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The Absolute Best Fluffy Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

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A simple, foolproof recipe for making thick, light, and airy buttermilk pancakes from scratch for a classic breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until just combined.
  3. Mix the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until the ingredients are just moistened. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Stir in the butter: Gently fold in the 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat the griddle: Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  6. Cook the pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For maximum fluffiness, do not stir the batter after the initial mix. Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in flat pancakes.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice into 2 cups of regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200 degree F oven while you finish the batch.

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