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Buttermilk Pancakes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 12/17/22Updated: 3/20/24

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are a recipe that everyone needs in their cooking repertoire.  This recipe is guaranteed to become your favorite pancake recipe.

Buttermilk Pancakes

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

I love a good pancake.  When we go out for breakfast my menu choice is almost always pancakes.  Although I love pancakes for breakfast, I think I might like them more for dinner.  Buttermilk pancakes for dinner is the perfect go to dinner when you are short on time and out of ideas. I call it pancakes in a pinch. They come together in minutes and the whole family will love them.

Ingredients Needed

  • Eggs
  • Buttermilk. See tip box below if you need to make your own buttermilk.
  • Canola oil
  • Flour. I use unbleached all purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Sugar

stack of Buttermilk Pancakes

buttermilk Substitute

  • Although I think real buttermilk is best in this recipe, you can make a buttermilk substitute by adding vinegar to your milk. You just won’t get the same flavor or consistency. Be sure and make a batch of Buttermilk Syrup with your leftover buttermilk.

How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes From Scratch

  • Whisk your dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Mix your wet ingredients together in another bowl.
  • Pour wet ingredients mixture into dry ingredients. Mixing them in separate bowls helps prevent overmixing the batter. Over stirring makes for a tough not fluffy pancake.
  • Don’t worry if you have some lumps in your batter.  Again, don’t over stir!
  • Cook your pancakes in a butter coated skillet or pan.  The melted butter adds additional amazing flavor and gives the pancakes a nice golden brown color.
Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch
  • Use a large cookie scoop to scoop your batter, this will give you even sized pancakes.
  • Don’t flip your pancake too soon.  You want bubbles to form on the surface, just as they begin to pop is when you flip!
  • Don’t ever take your spatula and press down on your pancakes!  Ever!!

How Do you Know when Pancakes are ready to flip?

Your buttermilk pancakes will be ready to flip when bubbles form in the batter and the pancake begins to look set and dry around the edges.

You can gently lift up the edge of the pancake to make sure it is golden brown underneath.

Buttermilk Pancakes on a griddle

Buttermilk pancakes from scratch are the only and best way to enjoy pancakes.  No more pancake mixes allowed.  It is so easy to mix up your own you will never go back to the store bought mixes once you try these. And the best part is you will always have something for dinner.  Remember, pancakes in a pinch!

Buttermilk Pancakes and strawberries

Serve This over your pancakes!

  • Maple Syrup
  • Cinnamon Syrup
  • Buttermilk Syrup
  • Macerated Strawberries
overhead shot of homemade buttermilk pancakes

Pancake Add Ins

  • Chocolate Chips
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Sliced Strawberries
  • Sprinkles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to store leftover pancakes?

Leftover pancakes can be store in an airtight plastic bag in the fridge for 2-3 days. They can also be frozen. Just place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To rewarm your frozen pancake pop it in the toaster or the microwave.

Check out more of my delicious pancake recipes:

  • Small Batch Pancakes
  • Peanut Butter Pancakes
  • Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
  • Sour Cream Pancakes
  • Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Lemon Pancakes
  • Pumpkin Pancakes

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5 from 4 votes
Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are a recipe that everyone needs in their cooking repertoire.  Perfect for breakfast or dinner!
serves: 12 pancakes
Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:5 minutes minutes
Total:15 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 6 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Combine liquid ingredients in a bowl.
  • Place dry ingredients in a bowl, forming a well in the middle.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.  Batter does not need to be perfectly smooth.
  • Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop batter onto a lightly greased griddle.
  • Cook until bubbles form and just begin to pop. Flip pancakes and finish cooking.

Tips & Notes:

Buttermilk Substitute:
Although I think real buttermilk is best in this recipe, you can make a buttermilk substitute by adding vinegar to your milk. You just won’t get the same flavor or consistency. Be sure and make a batch of Buttermilk Syrup with your leftover buttermilk.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 31mg (10%) Sodium: 352mg (15%) Potassium: 178mg (5%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 105IU (2%) Calcium: 93mg (9%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
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  1. Lisa Aquino says

    Posted on 7/12 at 10:15 am

    I just had a short stack with your buttermilk syrup These are the pancakes you get dressed and go out to breakfast for — no need anymore.

    Reply
  2. Terri S says

    Posted on 3/21 at 2:01 pm

    The best pancakes I have ever made! I did add 1 tsp of vanilla. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Marni says

    Posted on 4/18 at 10:08 am

    These are my family’s favorite pancakes! I have always made pancakes from scratch and these are now my go to recipe, replacing our old favorite. I do have to double the recipe for two teen boys and a breakfast loving nine year old and hubby. Thank you Leigh Anne!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 4/18 at 12:16 pm

      yes! I love hearing that. So glad your whole family loves them. Thanks for letting us know.

      Reply

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