Get ready to transform your breakfast game with the most irresistibly fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk pancakes you've ever tasted! Imagine waking up to a stack of golden, cloud-like pancakes that are so light they practically float off your plate. These aren't just any pancakes - they're the ultimate weekend morning magic that will have your family racing to the breakfast table and begging for seconds. With a foolproof recipe that takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, you'll become the breakfast hero of your household in no time!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the large egg and then add buttermilk and melted butter. Whisk these wet ingredients until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold and mix with a spatula until just combined. Important: Do not overmix the batter. Some small lumps are perfectly fine and will help create fluffy pancakes.
- Let the batter rest for 5-7 minutes at room temperature. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid and helps create a more tender pancake.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking oil.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto the heated surface. Leave enough space between pancakes for easy flipping.
- Cook pancakes until small bubbles form on the surface and edges start to look dry, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the pancakes and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate. Cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm while cooking remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips
- Never overmix your batter - lumps are your friend! Overmixing can lead to tough, dense pancakes.
- Let the batter rest for 5-7 minutes before cooking. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid and creates more tender pancakes.
- Use a medium heat setting to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Check your skillet's temperature by sprinkling a few water droplets - if they sizzle and dance, it's ready!
- Use a 1/4 cup measure for consistent pancake sizes.
- Wait for small bubbles to form on the surface before flipping - this ensures the first side is properly cooked.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm by covering them with a clean kitchen towel while preparing the rest of the batch.
- For extra richness, use fresh, high-quality buttermilk and make sure your butter is melted but not too hot.
- Experiment with toppings - from classic maple syrup to fresh berries and whipped cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg
