How Long to Cook Buttermilk Pancakes (Cast-Iron Skillet, Batch of 8) in the cast iron
Specification: Standard buttermilk pancake batter, ~1/3 cup per pancake, poured onto a preheated 12-inch cast-iron skillet greased with 1 tsp butter per batch
3-Step Execution Protocol
Heat cast iron skillet over 375°F (191°C) — medium stovetop, verified with an IR thermometer until lightly smoking. Prepare buttermilk pancakes (cast-iron skillet, batch of 8) (Standard buttermilk pancake batter, ~1/3 cup per pancake, poured onto a preheated 12-inch cast-iron skillet greased with 1 tsp butter per batch).
Cook for 3–4 mins first side, 90 sec–2 min second side. Flip at the 2-minute mark for even browning.
The top surface has developed clusters of small bubbles that have popped and left visible holes; the edges look set and slightly matte instead of wet-shiny. Underneath, the pancake is deep golden with an even colour across the whole face. Rest for 1 minutes before serving.
IHOP and Denny's pancake grill temperature reference (375°F for standard buttermilk batter); Lodge Cast Iron pancake recipe archive; Cook's Illustrated pancake doneness cues from the "Perfect Pancakes" test kitchen guide. No probe target — doneness is a bubble + colour test.