All-American Buttermilk Pancakes

All-American Buttermilk Pancakes recipe videos

All-American Buttermilk Pancakes are fluffy, tender breakfast staples made from a simple batter of flour, buttermilk, eggs, and butter, often cooked on a griddle until golden brown. They are a quintessential part of a classic American breakfast, especially popular in diners and homes across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the flour, with a moderate amount of fat from butter and eggs, and a small amount of protein. A typical serving of two medium pancakes provides roughly 300-400 calories, offering key nutrients like calcium from buttermilk and B vitamins from the flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	580 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.0 mg

Per 2 medium pancakes (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The use of buttermilk is a unique cultural and culinary touch; its acidity reacts with baking soda to create a lighter, fluffier texture than regular milk pancakes, while also adding a subtle tang. This recipe represents a comforting, nostalgic food tradition deeply embedded in American breakfast culture.