Ages and ages ago (okay, it was 2010) I shared this Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe. But gosh, the pictures were sad and well, the post seriously needed an update! So today, on National Pancake Day... I thought it would be the perfect time to share our Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe again.
(with better pictures, of course)
I used to be faithful to boxed pancake mix (and don't hesitate to use it still if I need to), but pancake mix is expensive and it takes so much for our family, that I decided at some point I needed to see if I could make them from scratch to save money.
I know I looked at and tried several recipes before finally landing on this. I can't remember where I got it, but after trying it once, I printed it out and saved it and we've used it faithfully ever since. The recipe makes a big batch, perfect for our big family, but if you need less, you might consider cutting it in half.
For us... we actually double it to make a really, really big batch. Because while pancakes are usually a breakfast food, more often than not, we make these for supper, then eat the leftovers for breakfast the next day (or several days)...
Yeah... that's a big stack of pancakes for a big family 😉
Anyway. One more awesome thing about this recipe? It's another one that my kids have mastered so when we have breakfast-supper (as they call it), they cook it! Yay for nights off from cooking! Between the kids and the husband cooking, I really only have to cook 2-3 nights a week!
What if you don't have buttermilk?
I've got great news for you! First, I have a post here explaining Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Buttermilk. I also have a recipe here for how to make a buttermilk substitute, which comes in really handy if you don't keep it in your fridge!
Anywho... I have one little tip for ya about this recipe. I'm not sure why, but sometimes when we make it, the batter is painfully thicker than other times. Maybe it's different brands of buttermilk... maybe my kids can't measure?! haha! Either way, when that happens, I just add extra milk (or buttermilk) until I get a good consistency for pancakes!
What consistency is that? Well, we like to use a ladle to scoop the pancake batter onto the griddle and when I pour it out, I like it to actually pour and spread a little on it's own. Not so thick that it just plops... not so thin that it runs and loses it's shape. Does that help? No?? You'll figure it out!!
So we usually serve the pancakes warm with butter, syrup, and bacon or patty sausage. Oh, and a tall glass of ice cold milk! Get all that together and dig in!
One last note for you. I have in the past used all-purpose white flour, or whole wheat flour, or half & half. My family (including me) did not like the all wheat. They tolerated the half/half but honestly... we all really prefer white flour. However, if you use whole wheat flour regularly, I'm sure you'd love it in this recipe!
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Are you ready for the Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe? Here it is:
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Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Description
These buttermilk pancakes are fluffy and delicious and easy to make! So easy my kids make them!
Ingredients
- 3 cups buttermilk*
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- First, add all the liquid ingredients to a large mixing bowl, then use a hand mixer to mix until well combined (about one minute on high). Sift together the dry ingredients and add the dry to the wet - mix until the batter is smooth! It will be thick, but that's okay {as mentioned above, if it's really too thick, add small amounts of milk and mix again until you get a good consistency}
- Ladle the batter onto a hot griddle (I set mine to 350°), flipping when the edges start to bubble. I can't tell you how many it'll make - that depends on how big or small you make them, but this recipe makes enough pancakes for our family of 8 and we usually have leftovers! The keep great in the frig for a day or two or can be frozen to use later (which is obviously what we'll be doing this week).
- *If I don't have buttermilk on hand, I use soured milk OR I take 3 cups of regular milk (2% or whole), take out 3 tablespoons of milk and add in 3 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice. If you let it sit for just a couple of minutes, it will curdle and work just like buttermilk in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
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Jackie Hale
Those pancakes look delish! I make pancakes for dinner too.Thank you for the recipe....
Rose Atwater
Thank you for stopping by! xx
Christian
No, thank you!!
Emily
Mmmm.... pancakes are my favorite breakfast indulgence. The only problem is I haven't mastered making them myself - I usually wind up burning them. One of these days I will get them right, and I will definitely try out your recipe! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week 🙂
Dee
These look awesome, and since we have a large family, I love that the recipe feeds a crowd. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Pauline Molinari
These look amazingly delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy pancake recipe on the Monday Funday Party!
Rose Atwater
Thank YOU Pauline! xx
Prairie Gal Cookin
I love pancakes and just have say that your pictures are amazing... Yummy!
I just wanted to drop a note and invite you to come join us at Sunday's Simple Homemaker Link-Up. Would love to have you link-up!! http://www.prairiegalcookin.com/sundays-simple-homemaker-1st-weekly-link-up
Rose Atwater
Thank you so much!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
We enjoy pancakes on the weekends or for dinner but I usually use a mix - sad I know. I am definitely tempted to try this one out. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Amy
I frequently make batches of pancakes and freeze them for an easy, homemade breakfast for my daughter. I have yet to find a recipe that I really love, though. So, I'm excited to try this one out. It looks amazing, and I think the buttermilk may put these over the edge. Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
Amy
Congratulations on the feature at Waste Not Wednesday. These pancakes really do look so light and fluffy and delicious.
Punam Paul @ Indian Recipes
Delish looking pan cakes. Don't want to miss it. Going for preparation. Am tempted to try it now.