The BEST Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes you’ll ever try – promise! This easy to follow pancake recipe yields super delicious and totally amazing pancakes every time! So much better than a box mix! All you need is to top them with maple syrup and you’re good to go. Make sure you whip up a batch of baked bacon (check out my how to bake bacon guide here) to serve alongside these delicious buttermilk pancakes!
Buttermilk Pancakes
I take my breakfast seriously. Like, very seriously. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, with dessert, obvi, coming in a close second. If you asked my family what my “specialty” was in the kitchen, it would be breakfast, for sure.
I love it all: waffles, french toast, casseroles, sausage gravy, biscuits, eggs anyway I can get ’em, muffins, and pancakes, glorious pancakes. Man do I love pancakes. My Nana had the most amazing pancake recipe and then she’d make her own maple syrup and it was poured, piping hot, on top of a hunk of butter and the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes and my life was complete.
Pure bliss I tell you.
The Secret to the BEST Pancakes
The secret ingredient to pancakes is buttermilk. I’ve had millions of pancakes in my time and tried many pancake recipes. Thee very best of those were made with buttermilk. There is the trick of adding vinegar to milk to make your own buttermilk and while this is an adequate substitute, I think the real thing is better for sure. But honestly, use what you have on hand. I use buttermilk for a lot of recipes like Buttermilk Ranch Oven Fried Chicken and Chicken Fried Steak.
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, I wanted to make sure were equipped with the BEST fluffy buttermilk pancakes recipe out there…this one. I mean, just look at them!
Tips for Making the Best Pancakes
- I like to use a griddle when making pancakes. It’s much more efficient and an easier way to feed the masses, i.e, my growing boys.
- Don’t over mix the pancake batter. Small lumps are perfectly acceptable!
- Give your batter a little time to rest after mixing it together. I use this time to preheat the griddle, set out plates, get my syrup warming, etc.
- Serve your syrup warm, if not hot. It helps the butter melt and spreads all that awesomeness all over the place.
I don’t know about you, but I think breakfast for dinner should be a weekly occurrence with these pancakes as the star of the show.
More Breakfast Favorites to Try
- The BEST Homemade Biscuit Recipe
- Sausage and Egg Hash Brown Cups
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Triple Berry French Toast Casserole
- Baking Bacon: A How-To Guide to Making Perfect Bacon Every Time
How To Make Pancakes
The BEST Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl or, as I frequently do, a large glass measuring cup.
- Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract just until combined. Some small lumps are okay.
- Let pancake batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Spray with non-stick cooking spray OR brush with butter or oil.
- Ladle 1/3 - 1/2 cup batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
- Flip the pancakes over when small bubbles appear on the surface and continue cooking on the opposite side until golden brown.
- Serve with butter and syrup.
Notes
Nutrition
More breakfast recipes you simply must try!
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
Baked Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
Slow Cooker Spiced White Hot Chocolate
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Lib Caldwell says
Thank you for your buttermilk pancake recipe. I plan to use it very soon. Love all your recipes.
Lib
Amy says
These turned out great and fluffy. I was surprised. I used a recipe similar to this before but with additional coconut oil. I was skeptical to omit the oil but these turned out even fluffier. Thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you gave the pancakes a try Amy!
Alexis says
Do you use liquid buttermilk or powdered?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Liquid buttermilk.
Nancy D says
I seldom make pancakes these days but wanted to do something special for my husband while sheltering at home. I had some buttermilk to use up so I looked up best ever buttermilk pancakes and found this recipe – wow these pancakes are light, fluffy and delicious! I made half the recipe for the two of us and will definitely make again….this one is a keeper!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much Nancy! Hope you have an amazing week!
Neetzie says
I have tried quite a number of recipes but the pancakes are not as FLUFFY as this one. Easy to make, recipe is well written and pancakes turned out yummy. Thank you for the recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Neetzie!
Lisa B. says
Excellent recipe! They came out fluffy and extremely tasty. Easy to make too! Thank you for sharing.
Crystalwendy says
Definitely the best pancake I have ever made! So fluffy and delicious!My husband complimented the pancakes..first time ever!..My 2year old and husband both finished their pancakes.first time ever too!..lol
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s fantastic! Have a great week!
Kathy Allen says
Enjoyed your buttermilk pancakes. Easy and fluffy. Only had 1 3/4 c. buttermilk but added a 1/4c milk with it and all was fine. Made too many for us and loved it. Put some in the freezer for another time. A time for more buttermilk pancakes and no messy pans and bowls. Yea!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
We double this recipe a lot because my boys love them reheated real quick in the microwave or skillet. No work and they are thrilled to have another pancake breakfast lol! Thanks Kathy!
Ashley says
First time making buttermilk pancakes and this recipe was great. I was disappointed at first because the first batch off the griddle was very thin. But after that they got fluffy. Think waiting 10 minutes to let the batter settle is important. Will keep this recipe for the next time I need to use up buttermilk.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It really makes a difference Ashley! I usually wait to heat my griddle or skillet until after I’m done with the batter so I don’t rush it too much. Thanks for stopping by!