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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
A recipe for making light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with perfect texture and flavor.
From YouTube · Jul 8, 2018
A recipe for making light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with perfect texture and flavor.
10 min
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
1-6
Yield
Ingredients
9 ingredients- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- buttermilk
- melted butter
- egg yolks
- egg whites
Equipment
- cast iron pan
- measuring cups
- whisk
- rubber spatula
Method
9 steps- Add the sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to the flour and whisk to combine.
- Make buttermilk by adding a few tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to whole milk and letting it stand for 5 to 10 minutes until curdled.
- Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg yolks to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
- Separate the egg whites and beat them into soft peaks, then fold into the batter until just combined.
- Let the batter rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron or non-stick pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter, and let it melt.
- Pour about a third of a cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup.
Helpful tips
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling to avoid dense pancakes.
- Use a mixture of baking powder and baking soda for optimal rise.
- Let the batter rest for better fluffiness.
- Flip pancakes when bubbles appear on the surface.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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