Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Name: Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp melted butter, plus more for the pan; 1 tsp vanilla

Tall, tender pancakes from one bowl. Don't overmix the batter; lumps are what make them fluffy.

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Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch nonstick skilletFor eggs, rice and quick sautés

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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Silicone spatula setFor stirring and flipping

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Steps

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla.

Pour the wet into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Lumps are fine. Rest 5 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium and brush with butter. Pour 1/3 cup batter per pancake.

Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more.

TipNo buttermilk? Stir 2 tbsp lemon juice into 2 cups milk and let it sit 5 minutes.