Start your morning with a plate of Fluffy Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes that are light, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and buttermilk to create that classic diner-style pancake—golden on the outside, soft and airy inside.
Whether you’re cooking for a weekend brunch or a cozy weekday breakfast, these pancakes are guaranteed to be a hit. Serve them with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or even whipped cream for the ultimate breakfast experience.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Extra Fluffy Texture – Thanks to the buttermilk and baking powder combo.
- Simple Ingredients – No fancy tools or mixes required.
- Perfectly Golden – Cook up beautifully every time.
- Customizable – Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or bananas for fun variations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk (see tip below for homemade version)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine – Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined—lumps are fine. Do not overmix, or the pancakes may turn dense.
- Cook Pancakes – Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve – Stack high, top with butter and maple syrup, and enjoy warm.
Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Homemade Buttermilk – Mix 2 cups milk with 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes before using.
- Even Cooking – Keep heat medium to avoid over-browning before the inside cooks.
- Make Ahead – Cook, cool, and freeze pancakes between layers of parchment. Reheat in toaster or oven.
These Fluffy Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes are pure breakfast comfort food—simple, satisfying, and so good you’ll never need a boxed mix again.