The perfect buttermilk pancake recipe that rival any restaurant! Made from scratch, this buttermilk pancake recipe will definitely become a favorite!
Pancakes make one of our favorite, go to recipe for lazy weekends or even when we are in a breakfast for dinner sort of mood. I’ve shared my large quantity pancake recipe that makes enough pancakes for a huge crowd or to save and store in the freezer for later, but realized I’ve never shared what I call my perfect buttermilk pancake recipe that is sized just right for four people. Of course you can double the recipe if you are needing to feed a few more than four.
Ready in just a few minutes, it’s not hard to get everyone to the breakfast table when they know these babies are waiting on them. Light, fluffy, and so delicious, you’ll get requests for these pancakes. I promise!
Here’s my Perfect Buttermilk Pancake Recipe.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted butter or cooking oil
- butter for griddle or skillet
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter or cooking oil in a 2-cup measuring cup. Pour buttermilk mixture slowly into the flour mixture, stirring to combine as you pour. Allow to rest for about 3 minutes.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter to griddle or skillet to make sure well coated. Scoop pancake batter onto prepared griddle or skillet by about ⅓ cup. Allow to cook until the edges of the pancake have lost their sheen and bubbles have formed in the center of the top of the pancake, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancake and allow to cook about 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove from griddle or skillet and serve warm or place on a rimmed sheet pan in a 200º F oven to keep warm for serving.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
What can I use in place of the eggs. My son is allergic to eggs.
Made these this morning/afternoon for my honey who LOVES breakfast but more importantly, LOVES these pancakes! I added maple extract to give them a maple boost. What I love is the recipe is easy and whips up quickly. THANKS
When you say, serves 4 – does that mean 4 pancakes ?
Hi! It makes servings for four people. Sorry that wasn’t clear!
HI! My family loves pancakes. But its hard to get buttermilk where I came from. Can I cheat using the homemade Milk+ vinegar/lemon juice combinations as substitute? Would the taste & texture varies?
Hi Jackie,
You can absolutely use homemade buttermilk substitute, if needed. Here’s how I make mine, if you need the recipe: http://addapinch.com/homemade-buttermilk-substitute-recipe/
Hi,
Could you use whole wheat flour instead?
Thank you,
Cherie.
Is the batter supposed to be really thick?
The pancakes were delicious with crispy buttery ends. I loved them. I used the powdered buttermilk from a can. It worked out well.
I have now made these babies two times and they are indeed the PERFECT buttermilk pancake. I frequently try new recipes but this one is my favorite. I had two pancakes left over one time and heated them up on low in the toaster the next day and they were still incredibly delicious. From now on if I ever have buttermilk on hand I will absolutely make these. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this great recipe!!
Delicious and fluffy pancakes. I love this recipe, I put freeze dry raspberries and they came out amazing.
I love pancakes and this is the BEST one I’ve tried! I made them yesterday morning and am eating leftovers for dinner. They’re better than recipes from famous celebrity cooks 😉
I love pancakes with everything in me,this is the best batter yet.thanks for sharing.
So glad you liked them – thanks so much!!! xo
These are my family’s absolute favourite pancakes, and we’ve tried A LOT of recipes! I premix the dry ingredients into mason jars to make quick delicious pancakes in the mornings. My kids ask for these at least once a week.
I’m so glad your family enjoys these pancakes. These are still a favorite at my house! I love your idea of premixing the ingredients to make these even easier on busy mornings. xo