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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

These pancakes are light, tender, and softly tangy with golden edges that hold up beautifully to butter and maple syrup.

20 min Serves 4 Easy
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes stacked on a plate

Method

  1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until only a few small streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while a skillet or griddle heats over medium heat.
  5. Lightly butter the surface, then cook 1/4 cup portions until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter.

Kitchen note

A slightly lumpy batter is the point. Overmixing develops gluten and will make the pancakes chewy instead of airy.