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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade Breakfast Classic

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A straightforward, homemade breakfast classic featuring fluffy, tangy buttermilk pancakes that are quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk with the egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract if using.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold the batter just until combined. It’s okay if there are a few lumps.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with melted butter or cooking spray.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup (60ml) of batter onto the hot pan, spacing pancakes apart.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip gently and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and keep loosely covered with foil while cooking the rest. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not over-mix the batter; lumps are fine. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rise. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking. Cook on medium heat and flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges look set. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F/95°C) covered loosely with foil. Avoid pressing pancakes while cooking to maintain fluffiness.

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