Learn how to make incredibly fluffy, diner-style pancakes with this easy buttermilk recipe from Kenji and Amaya at Whisk Daily. Perfect for a weekend breakfast treat!
Author:Kenji Sato
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:8-10 pancakes
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddle
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. A few lumps are okay!
Gently whisk in the melted butter.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fluffy pancakes!
Notes
For extra tall pancakes, use a slightly thicker batter by reducing the buttermilk by a tablespoon or two.
Ensure your griddle is hot but not too hot, or the pancakes will burn before the inside cooks.
Buttermilk is key for tenderness and that classic tangy flavor. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 ¼ cups of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.