Buttermilk Pancakes

by: Katerina Petrovskapublished: Feb 11, 2020updated: Feb 21, 2020

Buttermilk Pancakes – Fluffy, buttery and delicious, these are the most perfect Buttermilk Pancakes. Ditch the store-bought mix and make your own pancakes from scratch!

Stack ’em up, stack ’em high, spread some peanut butter on the fly!

Clearly, in the business of rhymes, Eminem ain’t got nothin’ on me. 😆 

Buttermilk Pancakes

Pancakes are the hero of the breakfast table, and these Buttermilk Pancakes get high marks for being one of the most delicious pancake recipes. 🥞

I think pancakes are the most absolute perfect recipe for a Monday because on this day we still wish it was Sunday, and nothing feels more like a Sunday than a tall stack of soft, fluffy, pillowy pancakes. 

Do you know that people really like a boxed mix to make buttermilk pancakes? Yah-hah. I get it, though. It LOOKS easier; just stir and go.

However! While many resort to pancake mix when making a special weekend breakfast, honestly homemade pancakes are da best. AND the batter takes just as long to make as a boxed mix – really, it does! – and the result is INFINITELY BETTER.

You know what I’ve learned? I’ll tell you. Making the best ever pancakes is an exercise lesson in patience. There may have been struggles with burned bottoms and doughy interiors in my experiences, but it’s all good… all good things take time to learn and time to perfect.

As long as I’m talking about experiences, here’s what I’ve learned about making better buttermilk pancakes:

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT PANCAKES

• Have ingredients at room temperature.
• Use a heavy nonstick griddle or cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution. <<< super important
• Heat griddle or pan over medium heat until a drop of water skitters across the surface.
• Lightly grease the pan with oil or clarified butter. 👈mucho importante! Regular butter will burn.
• Use a measuring cup to evenly portion out the batter.
• Turn over the pancake when it’s dry around the edges and bubbles have formed over the top and popped.
• If your pancake is burned on the outside and raw on the inside, turn down the heat.
• I always throw out the first 2, maybe even 3 pancakes, while trying to find the perfect cooking temperature. <<< my truth.

Now that you have all the ins and outs that I’VE learned, please leave a comment and let me know your best tips for the perfect pancakes!

Get your face right in there. You’re like, wait, that’s too close? PUH-LEASE! You and I both know that a person can never be too close to pancakes.

MORE BREAKFAST RECIPES

• Cornbread Pancakes
• Banana Bread Waffles
• Cream Cheese Waffles

ENJOY!

TOOLS AND INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS RECIPE  

Cooks Standard Hard Anodized Nonstick Square Griddle Pan, 11 x 11-Inch, Black

Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)

KUKPO Measuring Cups and Spoons Set- Superior Quality 13- Piece Measuring Set...

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Buttermilk Pancakes

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WW Freestyle: 5

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Resting Time5 mins

Total Time30 mins

Fluffy, buttery and delicious, these are the most perfect Buttermilk Pancakes. Ditch the store-bought mix and make your own pancakes from scratch!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 Serves

Calories: 440

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ▢ 2 cups buttermilk, room temperature (you can also use low-fat buttermilk)
• ▢ 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour OR whole wheat pastry flour
• ▢ 2 tablespoons sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, clarified butter, or you can also use nonstick cooking spray

Instructions 

• In your mixer's bowl beat eggs on medium speed until frothy.
• Add buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla; continue to beat until just blended. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
• Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture and, using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, mix just enough to combine; batter should be creamy, but lumpy. DO NOT OVERMIX.
• Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
• Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over high heat.
• Lightly grease the skillet with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
• Lower heat to medium-high and pour about 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each pancake - make sure there is enough space between the pancakes because they will expand during cooking.
• Cook pancakes for about 2 minutes, or until batter is set and bubbles cover the top while the bottom is golden brown. If the pancakes are cooking too fast on the outside, but still doughy on the inside, lower the heat to a medium.
• Flip pancakes and continue to cook for 1 minute, or until golden brown on the bottom.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to pan as necessary.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

• Serve with spreads, jams, butter, maple syrup, strawberry syrup, fruit compotes, etc.

WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 5 points with whole wheat pastry flour and low fat buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts

Buttermilk Pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Cholesterol 116mg39%

Sodium 1115mg46%

Potassium 631mg18%

Carbohydrates 56g19%

Fiber 6g24%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 525IU11%

Vitamin C 1.2mg1%

Calcium 262mg26%

Iron 2.8mg16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

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