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We love made from scratch pancakes and this buttermilk pancake recipe is an easy one! Skip the box mix and whip up these thick, fluffy buttermilk pancakes in minutes!
Tell the truth – you’re guilty of making pancakes from a box mix, aren’t you?
I mean, so am I. Let’s be real.
Sometimes you just want QUICK and SIMPLE!
But no worries – our buttermilk pancake recipe is still quick and simple, but oh goodness…so much better than the box mix!
These cook up so thick and fluffy every time. Slather them in butter, drizzle on some syrup, and prepare yourself for the ultimate breakfast treat!
These take about 5 minutes longer than the box mix and I think it’s worth it. I know those 5 minutes are important minutes that you could be spending shouting at your children to brush their teeth, searching for shoes to put on everyone’s feet (shoes that match, even, because you are Super Woman), and maybe you need that time to explain to your husband that no, his shirt really doesn’t match his tie and he sort of looks like a hobo.
I get it.
You’re busy.
These pancakes are worth the 5 minutes, is what I’m trying to say!
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I’ve been making these fluffy pancakes my whole life, and made from scratch pancakes are definitely the best. In fact, I wrote the book on it!
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“These are hands down the best pancakes I’ve ever made. I usually omit the cinnamon and nutmeg when making for our boys, but they are amazing with them too. They also freeze like a dream, so I always double the recipe to have some to put in the freezer!”
-Sarah
Buttermilk Pancake Ingredients:
Flour
Sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg – A little spice makes everything nice!
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Buttermilk – The key ingredient to this classic pancake recipe! No buttermilk? Just add a tablespoon of white vinegar to regular milk and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken up.
Vanilla
Egg
Melted Butter
How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes:
Dry Ingredients: We’ll start these made from scratch pancakes by mixing together all of the dry ingredients. Flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and baking soda! Stir together in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl go ahead and add all the remaining wet ingredients and mix until they are well combined. The vanilla and the buttermilk will add a lot of flavor, and the melted butter doesn’t hurt either!
Cook: You can now go ahead and pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients and whisk together until most of the lumps are gone. Be careful to not overmix! A few lumps are good!
For this recipe we used a skillet, but if you have a griddle or flat top grill those work just as well! Use cooking spray to grease the surface and start pouring your pancakes to the desired size. About a quarter cup works well for one pancake.
Once bubbles start forming and popping on the surface you can flip it over and continue cooking until it turns a nice golden brown on the bottom. Finally top with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Tip: If you want to get real precise with your pancakes, take a look at this batter dispenser! It’s an easy way to make perfectly sized pancakes.
HOMEMADE CINNAMON SYRUP:
If you are in need of syrup and want something homemade, check out my cinnamon syrup recipe that goes with these Apple Cider Pancakes.
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Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk see note
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the buttermilk, vanilla, egg, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk together until most, but not all, of the lumps are gone. Do not overmix.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface. Flip the pancake and cook until browned on the bottom and the center is done. Continue with remaining batter.
Amanda says
Holy smokes, those pictures are gorgeous. I want these framed in my kitchen! Fabulous 🙂
Karly says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Jenne says
These were delicious! Unfortunately my eggs scrambled when I added the butter so I had to add an egg and a little extra buttermilk. I did sub the baking soda for baking powder, I hate the bitter taste of baking soda. And being pregnant and all, I taste everything! I think next time I might add some other spices or something. But this is a great basic pancake recipe! Thanks!!!
Trish Backlund says
I made these tonight and they were AMAZING!!! Thanks!!!
Lindz says
@ Len – The reason you are adding vinegar to the regular milk is because that is what is making a buttermilk substitute.
Yum, thanks!
Karly says
Thanks, Lindz! I totally missed that comment. 🙁
Len says
Don’t have buttermilk but will definitely be trying this recipe. Was just curious as to to reason adding the vinegar when using regular milk.
Karly says
Hi Len!
Sorry I missed this comment. Let’s blame it on the holidays. 😉
If you’re using regular milk, you can sour it with the vinegar, thus turning it into a good buttermilk substitute. I often do this as we don’t usually keep buttermilk on hand.
Tracy says
I thought these tasted so much like Bisquick, YUM!
Any thoughts on why mine were flat? I want fluffy but these were not, I wonder if humidity or altitude or something like that could affect them?
Thank you!
Karly says
@Tracy,
I’m not sure about the altitude or humidity. Did you mix the dough too much? You don’t want to over mix. 🙂
Molly says
I used this recipe to make pancakes and waffles for my friends this morning. They were a big hit! I was surprised, though, by how cinnamon-y they tasted. Unexpected, but definitely tasty.
grace says
karly! you’re getting syrup all over your utensils! that’s a good way to end up with sticky fingers, which lead to a sticky face and sticky clothes. ah well–pancakes like this are worth it! 🙂
Susana says
Yummy!! Me loves me some pancake!!
CherylK says
I also love that this is a small recipe…I’ve been making my pancakes from scratch for years but without the added spices…great idea… this looks excellent.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Wow, these do look incredibly fluffy. Well done!
Joanne says
You should know RIGHT NOW that I am a pancake disaster. In a serious way. But these might be the key to my secret inner pancake prowess…
Erin says
These look delicious and very easy to make! I have a pancake recipe that I love, but I think I need to expand my pancake horizons and make some buttermilk ones! They look lovely!
Cookbook Queen says
Pancakes are my ultimate comfort food but I always go with Bisquik. Definitely trying these…I have feeling they’re worth the 3 minutes!!
DessertForTwo says
I love that this only makes 4 pancakes! Hooray!