Best 9 Best Buttermilk Pancakes Recipes

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Buttermilk pancakes are a classic breakfast dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are light, fluffy, and delicious, and they can be customized with a variety of toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream. Buttermilk pancakes are also relatively easy to make, and with the right recipe, you can have a stack of hot, fresh pancakes on the table in no time. This article will provide you with tips on how to make the best buttermilk pancakes, as well as a few of our favorite buttermilk pancake recipes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEST BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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The key to light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch? Don't overmix the batter-it should have small to medium lumps.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Yield Makes nine 6-inch pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle
1 cup fresh blueberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat griddle to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons butter; whisk to combine. Batter should have small to medium lumps.
  • Heat oven to 175 degrees. Test griddle by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If water bounces and spatters off griddle, it is hot enough. Using a pastry brush, brush remaining 1/2 teaspoon of butter or reserved bacon fat onto griddle. Wipe off excess.
  • Using a 4-ounce ladle, about 1/2 cup, pour pancake batter, in pools 2 inches away from one other. Scatter with berries, if using. When pancakes have bubbles on top and are slightly dry around edges, about 2 1/2 minutes, flip over. Cook until golden on bottom, about 1 minute.
  • Repeat with remaining batter, keeping finished pancakes on a heatproof plate in oven. Serve with Cranberry Syrup.

THE BEST BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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I am such a sucker for visuals. I saw these pancakes being made on a cooking show this morning (Cookworks), dashed out to buy fresh blueberries, and made these for dinner tonight. They did not disappoint! Try them; they're delicious!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 26m

Yield 12 pancakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (allowed to cool down)
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Steps:

  • Please note that you'll also need additional unsalted butter to grease your skillet (you could also use nonstick cooking spray like Pam; I did some with butter and some with Pam and all worked fine and tasted great).
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt (I do this through a sieve, not with a sifter).
  • After melted butter has cooled down, beat the eggs with the buttermilk in a separate bowl then whisk in the melted butter.
  • Using a wooden spoon or a spatula, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine just until you have a lumpy batter; do NOT overmix.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat some butter in a large skillet (you could use a griddle too, of course).
  • For each pancake, use a generous 1/4 cup of batter; after spooning batter into skillet, sprinkle top of each pancake with blueberries and press them in slightly.
  • I was quite generous with sprinkling the blueberries, then when I got to my last pancake I found I didn't have many left, so you may want to have some extra blueberries on hand.
  • Cook each pancake for approximately 2 minutes per side; the length of time will depend on how hot you have the heat, how well your skillet retains the heat, etc.
  • Keep pancakes warm in a low oven as you make them, then serve; best when served with real maple syrup.

THE BEST (NO KIDDING) BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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I know there are a zillion pancake recipes already but I went thru and this one IS different and SO good. I think that mixing well, sifting the dry ingredients, and carefully folding in the egg whites makes these so very fluffy. And, wonder of wonders, you can freeze the batter, defrost in the fridge, and the pancakes are perfect. One more thing--you must use real maple syrup and you must warm it before serving it with the pancakes.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 20 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, separated
1 2/3 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Beat the yolks until pale and smooth.
  • Beat in the buttermilk and then the baking soda and mix well.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients mixing as you add; make sure the batter is smooth.
  • Add in the melted butter and mix well.
  • Beat the egg whites in another bowl until stiff.
  • Fold into the batter until no bits of white are visible.
  • Let batter stand about 20 minutes before making pancakes.
  • Make sure your griddle is really hot (the old water droplet test).
  • Ladle batter onto griddle; turn when bubbles form across the cakes and allow to lightly brown on the second side.
  • Serve with warm maple syrup and sweet butter.

BEST EVER BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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I found this recipe years ago in "The pleasures of your Processor" by Norene Gilletz. It makes the best pancakes everytime. A sure winner with kids and adults alike.

Provided by T.L. Sim

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 14 4inch pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons oil (canola or veg.)

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, mix together all dry ingredients and pulse 4-5 times to blend.
  • Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
  • About 10 seconds.
  • Do not overprocess.
  • Pour onto a hot slightly greased griddle and cook until bubbles appear on the top side.
  • Flip over and brown.

THE BEST EGGLESS BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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This recipe is a variation of Nimz's Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe (recipe #66241). My son has a severe egg allergy and I have been looking high and low for a pancake recipe. I learned that applesauce can be a substitute for eggs when egg only provides moisture to the recipe. 1/4 cup applesauce can take the place of one egg. So I decided to use a buttermilk pancake recipe to test this, since there are other ingredients to provided fluffiness (ie. buttermilk, baking soda, and baking powder) and it worked! My son has finally eaten a delicious pancake - one that does not taste like paste. Try and enjoy!

Provided by Robyns Kitchen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 pancakes, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup applesauce
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Put all wet ingredients in the bowl (first four ingredients), and stir with large spoon.
  • Next add all the dry ingredients (next five ingredients), and stir until well combined. Batter may still be a little lumpy.
  • Heat lightly greased griddle on med-high heat (I use butter to cook with but you can use vegetable oil or cooking spray).
  • Pour about a 1/3 cup of batter onto griddle for each pancake. You may use less or more, depending on your desired pancake size.
  • Cook until the pancake is covered with tiny little bubbles (4-5 min), then flip. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. (The key is to make sure the batter has cooked all the way through. You may have to adjust your heat so as to not have burnt on the outside, runny on the inside disasters.).
  • Repeat with remaining batter.

THE BEST BUTTERMILK BLUEBERRY PANCAKES



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Provided by Joanna Pruess

Categories     breakfast, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Between 18 and 22 four-inch pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sifted unleavened cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 full cups frozen blueberries
Butter for greasing griddle or skillet

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to blend. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks and buttermilk to blend slightly. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, add the cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form when beater is raised. Set aside briefly.
  • Add the yolk mixture to the flour mixture and mix lightly with a fork until flour is moistened. Stir in the cooled melted butter. The batter should be lumpy; overmixing makes tough pancakes. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Preheat the griddle or skillet. Lightly butter the hot griddle before each batch of pancakes. Pour out the batter to make four-inch rounds. Quickly drop about six to eight frozen berries onto each pancake. Test for doneness by lifting a corner of a pancake with a metal spatula. When golden brown, turn over and cook about 30 seconds on the other side. Serve with warmed maple syrup, hickory bacon, sausages or scrapple.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MAMA'S BEST BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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This is from my late mother's recipe collection. She made this every Saturday morning for breakfast, and sometimes during the week, too. The pancakes melt in your mouth, and I've added a lower fat spin to the recipe by using fat-free buttermilk. Try them, you won't be disappointed!

Provided by Layla Noel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 pancakes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir the dry ingredients with a fork. Make a well in the center, set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, milk, and cooking oil.
  • Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until moistened, the batter will have small lumps.
  • Pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot, lightly greased griddle (I cook the pancakes on an electric griddle at 350 degrees). Cook about two minutes per side.

SIMPLY THE BEST BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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Batter does not store well and if it sits, it will make thin pancakes instead of the beautiful thick puffs that come out when the batter is fresh. This makes a big batch. Freeze uneaten pancakes.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups buttermilk, best if room temperature
1/2 cup milk, slightly more if you want them thinner but don't make batter too thin
3 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir well. In a separate bowl, stir together buttermilk, milk and melted butter until well combined. Add the eggs to the liquid mixture and whisk until well blended. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until incorporated. Do not over stir.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. You can flick water across the surface and if it beads up and sizzles, it's ready.
  • Pour or ladel the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/2 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

THE BEST BUTTERMILK PANCAKES EVER!



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These are the best homemade buttermilk pancakes you will ever make. I've made these pancakes twice and both times my husband said they were the best he's ever eaten.

Provided by Bunny's Warm Oven Blog

Categories     Pancakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c all purpose flour
3 Tbsp white sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
3 c buttermilk
1/2 c milk
3 eggs
1/3 c butter,melted

Steps:

  • 1. Fluffy, tall, soft homemade buttermilk pancakes, does it get any better than this! I halved this recipe since there are only 2 of us. There are a couple of things you want to remember when making them. The dry ingredients and wet ingredients are mixed in separate bowls and not combined until you're ready to make them. Let your buttermilk , milk and eggs sit out to room temperature before mixing with the cooled melted butter. If they are cold ,the melted butter will solidify and you'll have butter chunks. When you're ready to mix the dry and wet ingredients together, only mix until the ingredients are incorporated. The batter will be lumpy, you want it that way. I made my pancakes in a large cast iron skillet. I heated the skillet, before I made the pancakes I sprinkled water droplets in the pan , they danced and sizzled around the skillet and evaporated, it was time to make the cakes. I used my 1/2 cup measuring cup to measure the batter out. This gave me nice big pancakes. While they are cooking, don't turn the pancakes until you see little holes appearing on the tops of the cakes, check the bottom for a deep golden brown color then flip the cakes.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, milk, eggs and melted butter. Keep the two mixtures separate until you are ready to cook.
  • 3. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. You can flick water across the surface and if it beads up and sizzles, it's ready!
  • 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, using a wooden spoon or fork to blend. Stir until it's just blended together. Do not over stir! Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/2 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
  • 5. For more homemade recipes, please visit Bunny's Warm Oven http://wwwbunnysovencom.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-best-buttermilk-pancakes-ever.html

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk: Fresh buttermilk yields the fluffiest pancakes. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough pancakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking allows the gluten to relax, resulting in lighter pancakes.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat: Cooking the pancakes over medium heat ensures that they cook evenly and don't burn.
  • Flip the pancakes only once: Flipping the pancakes too often will make them tough. Flip them only once, when the edges are dry and bubbles start to form on the surface.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately: Pancakes are best served immediately after they are cooked. If you need to keep them warm, place them in a preheated oven set to 200°F (93°C).

Conclusion:

Buttermilk pancakes are a delicious and versatile breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect buttermilk pancakes at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give buttermilk pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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