Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine. Do not overmix.
4. Heat the pan: Lightly grease a nonstick skillet or griddle and heat over medium-low heat.
5. Cook pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to set.
6. Flip: Turn carefully and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden brown and fluffy.
7. Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate, add butter, and drizzle with maple syrup or honey.
Tips
- Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes soft and fluffy.
- Cook over medium-low heat for an even golden color.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
Enjoy! These homemade pancakes are soft, fluffy, buttery, and perfect for a delicious breakfast.