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Ultimate Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes: Tall, Tender, and Light

A stack of four fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a bite taken out, drizzled with syrup.
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Follow this straightforward recipe to make exceptionally tall, light, and tender buttermilk pancakes from scratch. This method focuses on technique to achieve maximum fluffiness every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (full fat works best)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixes the dry ingredients well.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined. A few lumps are fine; do not overmix. Overmixing develops gluten, which results in flat pancakes.
  4. Stir in the 4 tablespoons of melted butter until just incorporated. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. This allows the leavening agents to activate, which is key for tall and fluffy pancakes.
  5. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Do not crowd the pan.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Watch for bubbles to form across the surface and for the edges to look set.
  8. Flip the pancakes only once. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use cold buttermilk and eggs for the best reaction with the leavening agents, which creates lift.
  • Do not press down on the pancakes after flipping; this releases the trapped air and makes them flat.
  • If your batter seems too thick after resting, add one teaspoon of buttermilk at a time until it flows slowly off a spoon.

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