Pancakes
Classic fluffy American pancakes — buttermilk base, soft tender interior, crispy edges. The weekend breakfast that defines comfort. The trick is not overmixing (lumpy batter is correct) and the right pan temperature.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
11 min
Servings
4
Calories
278 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Flour2 cups
- Milk1 cup
- Eggs2
- Sugar½ cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Baking Powder1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour2 cups
- Milk1 cup
- Eggs2
- Sugar0.5 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Baking Powder1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Whisk dry ingredients: 2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt.
- 2
In another bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1¾ cups buttermilk, ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled), 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- 3
Pour the wet into the dry. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined — about 10-12 strokes. Lumps are correct. Smooth batter = tough rubbery pancakes.
- 4
Let the batter rest 5 minutes. This activates the baking powder and gives noticeably fluffier pancakes.
- 5
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat with a small pat of butter. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set.
- 6
Flip carefully — should release easily when ready. Cook second side 90 seconds until golden. Stack on a plate, top with butter and real maple syrup. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Don't overmix. Lumpy batter = tender pancakes. 10-12 strokes max.
- 2.Rest the batter. 5 minutes lets the baking powder activate. Skipping = denser pancakes.
- 3.Medium-LOW heat. Burnt outside, raw inside happens at high heat. Patient cooking gives even golden brown.
- 4.Use butter in the pan. Cooking oil works but butter gives the classic flavor and crispy edges.
🔬 Why It Works
Fluffy pancakes depend on minimal mixing (preserves the air bubbles from the baking powder) and proper heat (low enough to cook through, hot enough to brown). Buttermilk provides tang and reacts with baking soda for extra lift. The rest period lets the leaveners fully activate. The combination of baking powder + baking soda gives both immediate lift (powder) and slow lift (soda + buttermilk acid).
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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