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    Home » Breakfasts » Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Published: Dec 1, 2012 · Modified: Nov 7, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Buttermilk pancake recipe is an easy recipe that makes light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch.

    Stack of buttermilk pancakes with butter and syrup on a piece white linen cloth

    We love pancakes around our house because pancakes are kind of magical.

    Even when I can't get my son to eat anything else, I know I can always get him to eat homemade pancakes.

    If I would let him, my son would have them every morning for breakfast.

    So, I've tried out all sorts of pancake recipes, but sometimes we just want to make some good ol' buttermilk pancakes from scratch.

    This buttermilk pancake recipes makes pancakes that are light and tender and tangy, so they're pretty much the perfect, classic pancakes.

    How To Make Pancakes From Scratcht

    It's really easy to make pancakes from scratch. Simply whisk dry ingredients together in one bowl, and whisk wet ingredients together in a separate bowl.

    Combine, and you're set!

    How To Keep Pancakes Warm

    You can keep pancakes warm while continuing to cook pancakes. Heat oven to 200 F, and using an oven-safe platter, place pancakes in oven to stay warm.

    Stack of buttermilk pancakes with syrup pouring onto the top pancake

    Can Pancakes Be Frozen?

    Yes! I freeze leftovers for quick weekday breakfasts. I let the pancakes come to room temperature. Then, I place them in a layer in a large resealable baggie. I separate layers of pancakes with wax paper for easier removal.

    What If I Don't Have Buttermilk?

    Make an easy substitute with this tutorial. Or try my sour cream pancakes instead.

    More Pancake Recipes!

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    If you’ve tried this buttermilk pancake recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who've made my recipes!

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    Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Buttermilk pancake recipe is an easy recipe that makes light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes
    Servings: 28
    Calories: 93kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups buttermilk low-fat ok
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Butter, oil, or nonstick cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl.
    • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
    • Stir in melted butter and vanilla until combined.
    • Make a well in center of dry ingredients; pour in wet ingredients, and gently stir until just combined (batter may still be a bit lumpy). Do not overmix.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Grease the skillet using butter, oil, or nonstick cooking spray.
    • Using ¼ cup measuring cup, portion batter into pan in 4 places.
    • Cook until edges are set, first side is golden brown, and bubbles on surface are just beginning to break, 2-3 minutes.
    • Flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is golden brown, 1-2 minutes longer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 93mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Becca

      January 27, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Truly the best pancake!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 27, 2022 at 9:15 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Shanna

      November 11, 2020 at 10:15 am

      I followed the recipe but the pancakes continue to come out undercooked on the inside. I’ve played with the temps and cooking times. Any ideas on what is going wrong? Thank you

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 11, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        Hi! How thick are your pancakes when you put them down to cook? If they're too thick, they may be cooking through in the middle before the outsides are done. If this is the case, you can either thin the batter out with a little more buttermilk, or you can spread out the batter more when you drop in onto your griddle or pan. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    3. Kara

      September 07, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Love!! The pancakes are fluffy perfection. I made them for a birthday brunch and everyone raved about them. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 07, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad that the pancakes were a hit! Thank you for coming back to comment. =)

        Reply
    4. Lindsey

      August 29, 2018 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      This is a terrific recipes! I wanted to find a recipe to make homemade frozen pancakes for easy breakfasts and this was it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 29, 2018 at 10:51 am

        Thank you! I'm glad that you liked the pancakes and that the tips were helpful. =) Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    5. Jen

      May 01, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Fluffy and easy to make!

      Reply

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