Fluffy, tangy buttermilk pancakes are a breakfast staple. This recipe yields perfectly golden, tender pancakes that pair beautifully with warm maple syrup.
10 min prep
15 min cook
4 servings
480 kcal/serving
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for griddle
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pure maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Batter should be lumpy; do not overmix.
Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter the surface.
For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more.
Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle as needed.
Serve pancakes immediately with warm maple syrup.
Tips
For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.
Leftover pancakes can be frozen and reheated in a toaster.