3 Tips That Will Change Buttermilk Pancakes Forever
Who can resist stacks of warm, fluffy, moist, and tender pancakes drenched in rich maple syrup? I sure can’t! Which is why I came up with this buttermilk pancake mix recipe to make restaurant-quality pancakes at home in under 30 minutes, anytime I want!
I love a sweet, carby breakfast food, and these fabulous, fluffy buttermilk pancakes are our weekend favorite. Everyone agrees, I’m pretty darn good at making griddle breakfast items… Today’s buttermilk pancake recipe is ultra-fluffy with a delicate texture. It’s similar to my recipe for diner-style malted pancakes , which are also moist and tender, but these pancakes aren’t quite as sweet and require fewer ingredients.
If you love all varieties of hot carby breakfast items, I’ve also got a sensational crispy waffle recipe on the site!
Sommer’s Recipe Highlights
Buttermilk = Better Milk – Buttermilk makes pancakes soft and airy on the inside, and golden on the outside. It also adds a little tangy note, which is complemented by the addition of a little sugar, and then of course maple syrup on top. Make Ahead – The dry mix in this recipe can also be made in advance and stored for months until I’m ready to use it. Then I just whisk the wet ingredients together, stir in the pancake mix, spoon the batter, and sizzle! Easy & Economical – As you might imagine, my buttermilk pancake mix is ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make by combining some basic dry ingredients in a container. Dollar-for-dollar, my homemade mix is cheaper than most boxed pancake mixes from the grocery store, which additionally have super questionable ingredients. The mix is also a fantastic, inexpensive yet thoughtful gift to give for holidays in a large glass jar with a bow! Y
Key Ingredients and Tips
Pancake Mix – I make this dry mixture with just 4 simple ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. That’s it! You probably have all of these ingredients in your pantry right now. Wet Ingredients when making the full recipe for buttermilk pancakes
How to Make
Find the full ingredient proportions, detailed instructions, storage tips, and a video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post. Make the Dry Buttermilk Pancake Mix – I start by adding the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to a large mixing bowl if I’m making pancakes right away, or in a large jar, if I’m prepping the mix to keep on hand for another day. I either whisk everything together in the bowl, or put the lid on the jar and give it a good shaking to combine. Combine and Add the Wet Ingredients – When I’m ready to make my pancake recipe using buttermilk, I start by whisking the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a large measuring cup. (Wondering where the melted butter is? Don’t worry, we’ll get there!) Next, I pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the pancake mix, and whisk to combine. Add Butter – Now here is the butter! I pour in the me
