Buttermilk Pancakes Quick and Easy Recipe

A very light and fluffy pancake recipe that requires fresh buttermilk, but it's the best I've ever made!

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Buttermilk Pancake IngredientsYou probably already have everything required to make this top-rated buttermilk pancake recipe. Here's what you'll need: FlourAll-purpose flour contains gluten, which gives the buttermilk pancakes structure and pleasant chewiness. SugarJust three tablespoons of white sugar should be enough to lend subtle sweetness. Remember, you'll be adding a lot more sugar if you top the pancakes with syrup or molasses!LeavenersBaking powder and baking soda act as leaveners (a substance that releases gas when mixed with other ingredients, causing the batter to rise to fluffy perfection). SaltYou definitely don't want to skip adding a small amount of salt — the buttermilk pancakes will taste bland without it. Buttermilk Of course, you'll need buttermilk for buttermilk pancakes! This recipe calls for three whole cups. MilkWhole milk helps create the perfect batter consistency and cuts some of the buttermilk's acidity. Eggs Three whole eggs add structure and rich flavor to the buttermilk pancakes.ButterMelted butter lends flavor and keeps the pancakes nice and moist. Buttermilk SubstituteNo buttermilk? No problem! Make our top-rated buttermilk substitute with just regular milk and lemon juice.

How to Make Buttermilk PancakesIt's really quite easy to make perfect buttermilk pancakes at home. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what to expect: Mix Dry IngredientsCombine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix Wet IngredientsBeat the buttermilk, milk, eggs, and melted butter together in a separate bowl. Do not combine the wet and dry ingredients until right before you cook the pancakes.Make the PancakesAdd the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or fork until the mixtures are just-blended. Scoop the batter onto a hot, oiled griddle and cook until the pancake is bubbly on the top. Flip with a spatula and cook until both sides are brown.

@Andrea Bihary