Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $4.75 total, $1.19 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups (160g) All-purpose flour (Sifted for best texture)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder (Ensure it's fresh for maximum fluffiness)
- 1 cup Buttermilk (Room temperature preferred; can be warmed in microwave)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg (Room temperature preferred)
- 4 tablespoons (melted) Unsalted butter (Plus extra for greasing pan and serving)
- as desired Maple syrup (For serving)
Instructions
Sift and mix dry ingredients
Add 1 1/3 cups (160g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon baking powder to a large bowl. Sift together, then whisk to combine.
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Warm buttermilk and mix wet ingredients
In a microwave-safe measuring cup, combine 1 cup buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Microwave for about 45 seconds to take the chill off (do not overheat).
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Add egg to wet ingredients
Crack 1 large egg into the warmed buttermilk mixture and whisk until fully combined.
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Add melted butter to wet ingredients
Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in the microwave (use 50% power in short bursts to avoid splattering). Stir melted butter into the wet mixture.
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Preheat pan
Place a non-stick skillet or griddle on the stove over low heat to preheat while you finish the batter.
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Temperature: Low heat
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently mix with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
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Butter the pan
Add a small pat of butter to the preheated pan and let it melt, swirling to coat the surface.
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Temperature: Low-medium heat
Cook pancakes (first batch)
Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan for kid-sized pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is golden and the edges look set. Carefully lift a corner to check doneness.
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Temperature: Medium-low heat
Flip pancakes
Carefully flip pancakes with a spatula. Cook another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
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Temperature: Medium-low heat
Repeat with remaining batter
Add more butter as needed and continue cooking pancakes in batches until all batter is used.
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Temperature: Medium-low heat
Serve
Serve pancakes warm with maple syrup and a pat of butter.
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Cleanup
Wash all bowls, pans, utensils, and wipe down surfaces.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 9g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Dairy
Last updated: April 7, 2026






