Perfectly Golden Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Are A Delightful Breakfast (2024)

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These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are tangy, delicious, and easy to make for breakfast or family brunch any day of the week! All you will need is a handful of simple ingredients to make the most fluffy pancakes ever. Whether you're feeding a crowd or enjoying a tall stack of pancakes as a weekend treat, these golden pancakes do not disappoint!

Best Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

This easy buttermilk pancakes recipe is a snap to make and you can read all about my best and favorite tips for super fluffy pancakes here too! I grew up making these tasty breakfast pancakes every weekend, and it's a tradition I love sharing with my family to this day!

All you need to do is mix together the dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls before combing them to make the pancake batter! Let the batter rest for 15 minutes then cook them to golden perfection!

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🥘 Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Ingredients

You will only need a handful of common baking ingredients to make these easy pancakes! Keep some extra on hand so you can quickly make pancakes for the family whenever you want.

  • All-purpose Flour - 2 cups of spoon and leveled all-purpose flour.
  • Confectioners' Sugar - ⅓ cup of confectioners' sugar (aka powdered sugar).
  • Baking Powder - 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  • Baking Soda - 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  • Salt - ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Buttermilk - 2 cups of buttermilk.
  • Eggs - 2 large eggs, beaten, and at room temperature.
  • Butter - ¼ cup of melted salted butter.
  • Vanilla Extract or Maple Syrup (optional) - Use 2 teaspoons of either optional flavor enhancer.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are incredibly easy to prepare, just make sure to let your batter rest for 15 minutes before you start cooking! You will need some measuring cups, two mixing bowls, a large non-stick frying pan (skillet or griddle), a basting brush, a ladle, and a spatula to get started!

This buttermilk pancake recipe will make about 12 pancakes depending on how much batter you ladle onto the skillet!

  1. In separate bowls. Whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup of confectioners sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 large beaten eggs, and ¼ cup of melted butter - along with 2 teaspoons of the optional vanilla extract or maple syrup.
  2. Mix pancake batter. Combine your pancake batter by pouring the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then stirring just enough to incorporate all of the ingredients into a lumpy batter. Do not over-mix. Once combined, set aside for 15 minutes on the counter.
  3. Preheat. Heat a large non-stick frying pan, skillet, or griddle to medium (to medium-low) heat, then use vegetable oil and a basting brush to evenly coat the cooking surface.
  4. Cook golden fluffy pancakes. Scoop or ladle the mixture onto the heated skillet or griddle in heaping ¼ cup scoop portions. Cook each pancake until both sides are golden brown, flipping the pancakes when the bubbles on the surface are bursting.
  5. Serve. Stack pancakes and serve immediately with your favorite syrups, fruit, or toppings.

Of course, a stack of tasty flapjacks is enjoyable on its own. However, if you'd like to serve a few breakfast items to go with your pancakes, check out my post on what to serve with pancakes! Enjoy!

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💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

  • When the pancakes have bubbles that are bursting on the uncooked side, take a peek at the side that is touching the skillet to see if it has a golden brown color. Then you'll know the pancakes are ready to flip.
  • Feel free to add some mix-ins to the batter right before you are ready to cook. Fresh or frozen blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped bananas and walnuts would be delicious!
  • Make sure to not over-mix your pancake batter or you won't get a fluffy texture. Over-mixing batter causes flat and dense pancakes.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Place any leftover pancakes in an airtight container or plastic storage bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.

If you have a larger amount of pancakes that you don't think you'd be able to finish within a week, you can also freeze them! Individually wrap your pancakes with aluminum foil or plastic wrap so that they don't stick together. Place them into a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175°C) and lay your pancakes evenly on a baking sheet. Cover the pancakes with foil so that they don't burn on the top and heat for 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through to your liking.

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❓ FAQ

What Does Buttermilk Do To Pancakes?

Adding buttermilk does several things to pancake batter. The acid in the buttermilk reacts with baking soda to create extra height and fluffiness. It also brings a delightfully tangy flavor to the pancake mix!

How Do You Know When A Pancake Is Ready To Flip?

It's time to flip the pancake to the other side when the bubbles start to burst and form holes in the uncooked side that remain open. Don't flip when the bubbles first appear; wait until they pop and are no longer filled with pancake batter.

Can I Use An Electric Mixer To Whisk My Buttermilk Pancake Batter?

No, I would not recommend using an electric mixer so that you can avoid over-mixing the pancake batter. Instead, use a silicone whisk over an electric mixer or wooden spoon.

😋 More Tasty Breakfast Recipes

  • French Toast - This french toast is easy, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or family brunch!
  • Baked Eggs - This hands-off baked egg recipe is so simple and tasty, it just may be your new favorite way to cook eggs!
  • Cinnamon Roll Casserole - Cinnamon roll casserole is an excellent way to serve a quick breakfast to a hungry crowd!
  • Breakfast Sausage - My homemade breakfast sausage features ground pork tossed in warm spices, maple syrup, and diced bacon!
  • Overnight Oats With Yogurt - These overnight oats are perfect for meal prepping your breakfast for your work week!
  • Microwave Omelet - Save time on your busy mornings by making this delicious and protein-packed microwave omelet!

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Buttermilk Pancakes

If you love perfectly fluffy buttermilk pancakes for breakfast any day of the week, you're in great company and this is my fave recipe! Whether you're feeding a crowd, or enjoying a tall stack of pancakes as a weekend treat, these golden pancakes do not disappoint!

Servings: 12 pancakes

Calories: 160kcal

Prep 15 minutes minutes

Cooking 10 minutes minutes

Resting Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

Buttermilk Pancakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled)
  • cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature, beaten)
  • ¼ cup butter (melted)
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple syrup (optional)

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Instructions

  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, confectioners sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, and melted butter - along with optional vanilla extract or maple syrup.

  • Combine your pancake batter by pouring the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then stirring just enough to incorporate all of the ingredients into a lumpy batter. Do not over-mix. Once combined, set aside for 15 minutes on the counter.

  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan, skillet, or griddle to medium (to medium-low) heat, then use vegetable oil and a basting brush to evenly coat the cooking surface.

  • Scoop or ladle the mixture onto the heated skillet or griddle in heaping ¼ cup scoop portions. Cook each pancake until both sides are golden brown, flipping the pancakes when the bubbles on the surface are burst.

  • Serve immediately with your favorite syrups, fruit, or toppings.

Notes

  • When the pancakes have bubbles that are bursting on the uncooked side, take a peek at the side that is touching the skillet to see if it has a golden brown color. Then you'll know the pancakes are ready to flip.
  • Feel free to add some mix-ins to the batter right before you are ready to cook. Fresh or frozen blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped bananas and walnuts would be delicious!
  • Make sure to not over-mix your pancake batter or you won't get a fluffy texture. Over-mixing batter causes flat and dense pancakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg (15%) | Sodium: 273mg (12%) | Potassium: 156mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 229IU (5%) | Calcium: 84mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

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