20 minutes
Light and airy pancakes made with buttermilk, perfect for a delightful breakfast.
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Unsalted Butter, melted
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1. Mix dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently to ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed. The key to fluffy pancakes starts here; proper mixing of dry ingredients ensures an even rise.
2. Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the large eggs, buttermilk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. The buttermilk is crucial for a tender crumb, and the melted butter adds richness and flavor to your pancakes.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; a few lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing can lead to tough pancakes, so less is more here.
4. Cook the pancakes
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with a bit of butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve
Serve your Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Delight warm, with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy the light and airy texture that only buttermilk can give.
Fold in blueberries, diced strawberries, apples, or bananas for a fruity addition. Sauté firmer fruits with butter and cinnamon before adding to the batter.
Add fresh or dried fruits to the batter. Blueberries, sliced bananas, and diced apples are classic, or try coconut flakes and pineapple for a twist.
Stir in chocolate chips for a sweet treat. Serve with whipped cream for extra decadence.
Create fun flavor swirls by mixing in a small dollop of jam, Nutella, or peanut butter into the batter once it’s on the griddle. Don’t overmix; you want to see the swirls.
Infuse warmth and depth by adding ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the batter. Start with ½ teaspoon and adjust according to your taste.
Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined to avoid tough pancakes; lumps are fine.
Wait for bubbles on the surface and dry-looking edges before flipping to maintain fluffiness.
Ensure ingredients like buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature for a more uniform texture.
Allow the batter to rest for about 10 minutes before cooking for optimal fluffiness.
Warm your maple syrup and toppings before serving to maintain pancake temperature and texture.
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