Make the best fluffy pancakes from scratch with this easy, foolproof recipe. Achieve that classic, light, and airy texture perfect for your weekend brunch.
Author:amyrosewood
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:About 12 pancakes 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Butter or oil for the griddle
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixes the dry ingredients well.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps in the batter are fine and help create fluffiness.
Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate.
Heat a large griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on the underside.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings for a perfect stack of pancakes.
Notes
For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the egg whites, whisk them to soft peaks, and gently fold them into the batter just before cooking.
Use whole buttermilk for the richest flavor and best rise.
Keep cooked pancakes warm in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.