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Buttermilk Pancakes are fluffy, classic pancakes perfect for any breakfast or brunch. Don't have buttermilk on hand? We include a couple of workarounds in case you don't have regular milk too! (dairy-free option)

Buttermilk Pancakes

Hi Everyone, I am sharing our family's FAVORITE pancake recipe.

I make this nearly every week or weekend for my family. This is one recipe that every member of my family LOVES.

I usually share about it on my Instagram Stories, I photographed this recipe way back on 10/14/2020, and now finally, I am sharing how I make it with all of you.

I find that I am making them a lot more amid the pandemic that we are now in as I write this post.

Recipe Attribution

This recipe is adapted from another recipe on my blog, Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes, which I originally shared in the first year of my blog in 2015 and have since re-shared.

What if I don't have buttermilk on hand?

How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute with Milk and Lemon Juice or Vinegar: You can make it using regular milk and add 1 tablespoon of either lemon juice or white vinegar per 1 cup of milk and let stand for 5 minutes.

How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute with Water and Lemon Juice or Vinegar: For this recipe, it will still work, if you use the same amount of water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white or apple cider vinegar and mix together. This option is also great if you want to eliminate dairy from this recipe.

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(This post was originally published on 5/11/2020 and updated and republished on 10/28/2021)

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Yield: 12 pankcakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Buttermilk Pancakes are fluffy, classic pancakes perfect for any breakfast or brunch. Don't have buttermilk on hand? We include a couple of workarounds in case you don't have regular milk too!

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Ingredients

• 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1-½ cups buttermilk *see notes
• 3 tablespoons Canola cooking oil

optional toppings

• confectioner's sugar, for sprinkling, amount to taste
• honey, amount to taste
• maple syrup, amount to taste
• cut fruit, amount to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, stir together egg, buttermilk, and oil. Add egg mixture to dry mixed ingredients. Stir until just combined. It's okay if the batter is slightly lumpy. Add desired fruit in the batter or on top later.
2. Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop the batter onto a heated, lightly greased, non-stick, large skillet, cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, on each side or until desired browning is achieved. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt and desired syrup. Optionally, sprinkle with some powdered/confectioner's sugar.

Notes

• How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute with Milk and Lemon Juice or Vinegar: You can make it using regular milk and add 1 tablespoon of either lemon juice or white vinegar per 1 cup of milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
• How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute with Water and Lemon Juice or Vinegar: For this recipe, it will still work, if you use the same amount of water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white or apple cider vinegar and mix together. This option is also great if you want to eliminate dairy from this recipe.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 517Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 264mgCarbohydrates: 100gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 15g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.

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