Skillet Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Impossibly fluffy from-scratch buttermilk pancakes griddled in butter that will make you throw your boxed mix in the trash forever.
- Cook temp
- 325°F
- 163°C · preheat
- Total time
- 15 min
- 5 prep · 10 cook
- Flip at
- 3 min
- of 10 min cook
My Go-to Super Easy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe · Natashas Kitchen
Natasha Kravchuk shows how to mix lumpy buttermilk pancake batter and griddle in butter until bubbles form before flipping.
- Target //Cook at Medium Heat for 15 mins (flip at 3 mins).
- Doneness //Cook until visual doneness cue is met.
- Golden Rule //Once you make these from scratch you will never go back to the box. The whole recipe takes the same amount of time as reading the instructions on a pancake mix box. The two secrets are buttermilk and not overmixing. Lumps equal fluff.
- Family Tweak //Let kids add chocolate chips, blueberries, or banana slices to individual pancakes as they cook. Pancake making is a great first cooking lesson.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsAll-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbspSugar
- 2 tspBaking Powder
- 1 tspBaking Soda
- 1/2 tspSalt
- 2 cupsButtermilk
- 2 largeEggs
- 3 tbspUnsalted Butter, melted, plus more for griddle
- 1 tspVanilla Extract
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Get to the point
- 1
Whisk 2 cups flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.
- 2
Mix 2 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla; pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined with lumps remaining.
- 3
Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto a buttered skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on surface, flip, cook 2 minutes more.
- 4
Serve stacked with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries.
Step by step
Tap a step to cross it offMix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
WhyUsing both baking powder and baking soda is the secret to maximum fluffiness. The baking soda reacts with the acidic buttermilk for extra lift.
Combine Wet & Dry
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should have lumps. Do not overmix.
WhyLumps are your friend. Overmixed batter develops gluten and makes tough, flat pancakes instead of fluffy ones.
Griddle to Golden
Melt 1 tsp butter on a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook 1 to 2 more minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter between batches.
WhyWait for the bubbles. Flipping before the bubbles appear means the pancake is not set enough and will fold over or turn out gummy inside.
- Dad pro tip
- Once you make these from scratch you will never go back to the box. The whole recipe takes the same amount of time as reading the instructions on a pancake mix box. The two secrets are buttermilk and not overmixing. Lumps equal fluff.
- Kid & toddler adjustment
- Let kids add chocolate chips, blueberries, or banana slices to individual pancakes as they cook. Pancake making is a great first cooking lesson.
- Serve with
- Crispy bacon or sausage links · Fresh berries and whipped cream · Scrambled eggs
- Reheating
- Reheat in a toaster or 350°F (177°C) oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Pancakes freeze well in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 12 g
Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #173440. Cook-time basis: Skillet or griddle over medium heat (325°F / 163°C). Butter-griddled for golden exterior.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reheat leftover skillet fluffy buttermilk pancakes without ruining the texture?
Reheat in a toaster or 350°F (177°C) oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Pancakes freeze well in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?
Let kids add chocolate chips, blueberries, or banana slices to individual pancakes as they cook. Pancake making is a great first cooking lesson.
What are the best side dishes to serve with this?
Recommended sides include Crispy bacon or sausage links, Fresh berries and whipped cream, Scrambled eggs.