Everyone needs a great Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes recipe in their collection. There’s something special about whipping up a batch of fluffy pancakes made from scratch. These pancakes are light, buttery, and cooked to golden perfection—perfect for slow weekend mornings or a cozy breakfast anytime.
What makes these best buttermilk pancakes so irresistible is the combination of simple ingredients that deliver big flavor and the fluffiest homemade pancakes. Whether you're serving them fresh off the griddle or freezing extras for busy mornings, this recipe is one you'll reach for again and again.
In our house, breakfast for dinner is always a hit, and these pancakes are often on the menu. They pair perfectly with crispy bacon or fresh fruit, making them a versatile option for any meal of the day.
If you're a fan of buttermilk recipes like we are, you'll also love these Buttermilk Waffles or flaky Buttermilk Biscuits—both are perfect for any breakfast spread.
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Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Buttermilk: A key ingredient for flavor and fluffiness. If you don't have buttermilk, use milk with a little vinegar or lemon juice added.
- Butter: For the best flavor. Melted butter adds richness to the batter.
How To Make Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes come together quickly with just a few simple steps!
STEP 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
STEP 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract and melted butter until combined.
STEP 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy—don't overmix! Now let the batter rest for 10-20 minutes before cooking.
STEP 4
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
STEP 5
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Continue with the remaining batter. Serve with butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!
💡Expert Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the mixture comes together smoothly.
- When incorporating melted butter into the milk, slightly warm the milk so the butter doesn't solidify when mixed together.
- Don't overmix the batter—lumps are okay! Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
- Let the batter rest for 10-20 minutes before cooking. This step helps create super fluffy pancakes!
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk slightly warmed
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy—don't overmix! Now let the batter rest for 10-20 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Continue with the remaining batter. Serve with butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes 10-12 medium pancakes.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the mixture comes together smoothly.
- When incorporating melted butter into the milk, slightly warm the milk so the butter doesn't solidify when mixed together.
- Don't overmix the batter—lumps are okay! Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
- Let the batter rest for 10-20 minutes before cooking. This step helps create super fluffy pancakes!
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