Description
These fluffy one-bowl buttermilk pancakes are a classic breakfast favorite made easy with simple ingredients mixed in a single bowl. Light and tender, they cook up perfectly golden brown on the stovetop and are ideal for a quick morning treat served with your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Wet Ingredients
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 10 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For Cooking
- Canola Oil, as needed
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined.
- Add Eggs: Crack in the eggs and beat them with a fork into the flour mixture until just incorporated and resembling pasta dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and milk, and stir gently with a spatula until combined. Then add the unsalted butter and mix until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly coat the surface with a thin layer of canola oil. After about 30 seconds, when the oil shimmers but isn’t smoking, reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook Pancakes: Use a soup spoon to drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the skillet. The batter will spread into approximately 3-inch wide pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles on the edges appear dry and airy, then gently lift an edge with a spatula to check if golden brown.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: When the pancake bottom is golden brown, flip it and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until also golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and Repeat: Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack briefly to maintain texture. Scrape out any crumbs in the skillet, add more oil as needed, and continue cooking the remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes; mix until just combined.
- Adjust the heat carefully to avoid burning the pancakes while ensuring they cook through.
- Use a thin spatula to flip pancakes gently to keep them intact.
- Buttermilk helps tenderize the pancakes and adds a subtle tangy flavor.
- Butter in the batter adds richness, while canola oil in the pan prevents sticking without adding flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: buttermilk pancakes, easy pancakes, breakfast recipe, fluffy pancakes, one-bowl pancakes
