Go Back
–+ servings
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes That Melt in Your Mouth

These Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes are impossibly fluffy and rich in flavor, making them the perfect comfort food for breakfast.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 large Eggs separate yolks and whites
  • 1 cup Buttermilk real buttermilk for best results
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Optional Topping Ideas
  • 1 cup Maple Syrup for drizzling
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit such as berries or banana slices
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Griddle or Skillet
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Separate the large eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
  2. In the bowl with egg yolks, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently stir flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter gently until just combined.
  6. Allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
  7. Heat a griddle over medium heat and pour in about 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake.
  8. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the fluffiest pancakes, use real buttermilk and don't overmix the batter.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!