Better-Than-Box-Mix Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

A stack of fluffy pancakes with a pat of butter and syrup, showing a wedge cut out on a plate.

Better-Than-Box-Mix Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Skip the box mix and make these easy homemade buttermilk pancakes from scratch! Fluffy, golden, and packed with that classic tangy flavor. Plus they're made in one bowl with simple pantry staples that you already have on hand.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings pancakes

Calories 145kcal

Author Kelly Nash

Cost $8

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups buttermilk at room temperature
3 tbsp melted butter plus extra for cooking
2 large eggs lightly beaten, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Add in the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
2 cups buttermilk, 3 tbsp melted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Set batter aside while you prep the pan. Melt a pat of butter in a large skillet or griddle and heat over medium heat.
Once the butter melts and the pan is hot, whisk the batter one more time. Pour a ¼ cup of batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook on one side for approximately 1-2 minutes or until the top of the pancake has bubbles all over that start to burst.
Flip and cook for another 1 to 1½ minutes until golden brown on each side. Add more butter as needed as you make more pancakes.

Notes

No buttermilk? No problem- make your own buttermilk at home, it's so easy.
Keep Pancakes Warm: To keep warm, preheat oven to 200° F. Place cooked pancakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and keep in the oven until served.
Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 2 months.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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