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Stack of classic buttermilk pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and butter pat melting on top

Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Pour wet into dry. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat a griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.
  6. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.
  7. Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.

Notes

For extra fluffy pancakes, let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking. Substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 2 tbsp lemon juice.