These Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are light and tender made with simple ingredients. Top them with butter and maple syrup for the best classic, homemade pancakes ever!
Make sure to try my Blueberry Pancakes, they’re a huge hit during blueberry season!
Have You Ever Made Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes?
If not, get ready because today’s the day! Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are literally only take minutes to make, and are perfect for a weekend brunch, a weekday breakfast or even breakfast for dinner!
My kids love pancakes, and I have some pretty great recipes that I make on the regular around here. Today we’re taking it back to basics, or should I say classics…and buttermilk pancakes are really the best of them. These are soft and tender on the inside with a light, ever-so-slight crisp, buttery edge. They’re the classic “diner pancake”, and now you can make them in your own kitchen in minutes!
I could go on and on about this pancakes recipe, but really, let’s just get down to it, shall we? I mean minimal ingredients, quick cook time, and topped with butter checks just about every box in my favorite food checklist!
What Ingredients Do You Need For Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes?
Like I said, this recipe requires minimal, everyday ingredients…most that you probably have in your kitchen right now!
- Buttermilk: Buttermilk makes these pancakes fluffy and tender.
- Flour: Just good old all purpose flour works best for these pancakes! If you would like, you could even use half all purpose and half whole wheat flour to give them a nutty flavor and a few more health benefits!
- Sugar: A little granulated sugar adds to the flavor of these pancakes! You could certainly use brown sugar if you would like!
- Salt, Baking Soda, and Baking Powder: The salt adds a little flavor, and the baking soda and powder (combined with the buttermilk) are what make these fluffy!
- Eggs: Use large sized eggs for this recipe, and if you have an egg allergy you could even use 1/2 cup applesauce in place of the eggs. Generally in baking, 1/4 cup applesauce = 1 large egg!
- Vanilla: This is optional, but I love adding vanilla into my pancakes to add a subtle yummy flavor.
What If You Don’t Have Buttermilk?
No problem! I wrote a whole post explaining just how easy Homemade Buttermilk can be! Check it out, because we don’t want something as silly as not having buttermilk in your fridge stop you from making these pancakes!
What Can I Top Buttermilk Pancakes With?
Buttermilk Pancakes are the perfect vehicle for tons of toppings! Beyond butter and maple syrup here are a few ideas that we love:
- Fresh Fruit
- Whipped Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Chocolate Sauce
- Nutella
- Caramel Sauce
Can You Freeze Pancakes?
Freezing pancakes is great when you are meal prepping. You can easily double (or triple) this recipe and have pancakes for the week! CTp freeze the pancakes you:
- Cool the pancakes completely. Place them in between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container or zip-top bag.
- To reheat the pancakes place them on an un-greased baking sheet and into a 375°F oven. Heat for 5-6 minutes, or until warm.
- Alternately you can reheat the pancakes in the microwave from frozen. Just heat 3-4 pancakes at a time on high for 45 seconds, or until warm.
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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes 1x
- Category: Pancakes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Description
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are so easy and make the best breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. If there are a few lumps this is fine.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. When hot, drizzle or spray oil a small amount of oil to lightly grease the pan. Spoon 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the hot griddle and cook until the edges are lightly set and bubbles form on top of the pancake. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve immediately or place on a baking sheet in a warmed oven until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 354.2 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.3 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35.5 mg
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This recipe is a must try! Easiest and fluffiest pancakes I’ve made. Other recipes I’ve tried cannot compare! These were perfectly moist and delicious.
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So glad you loved these as much as we do!
Made these this morning! They are amazing!
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Pancakes were good. I think that if you add a little butter in it, the would be even better. It boosts the flavor.
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