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A close-up of a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes on a white plate, drizzled with rich maple syrup and topped with a pat of butter. The plate sits on the white marble cooktop, ready to be served and enjoyed.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

Soft, fluffy, and golden brown, these buttermilk pancakes are a breakfast classic! Perfectly balanced with a slight tang, rich butteriness, and an airy texture—every bite melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Ladle or measuring cup (for pouring batter)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, containing all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. A metal whisk rests on the side after thoroughly combining the dry ingredients to ensure even texture for the pancake batter.
  2. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
    A close-up of another glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, where buttermilk, milk, eggs, and melted butter are being whisked together. The mixture is smooth and well combined, ready to be incorporated into the dry ingredients.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (don’t overmix!).
    A close-up of the wet ingredients being gradually poured into the dry ingredients in a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop. A wooden spoon gently stirs the mixture, leaving the batter slightly lumpy for a light and fluffy texture.
  4. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
    A close-up of a black skillet on a white marble cooktop, lightly greased with butter. The pan is heated over medium heat, with a small pat of butter melting on the surface, creating a non-stick layer for perfectly cooked pancakes.
  5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
  6. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
    A close-up of a golden-brown pancake being flipped with a spatula on the black skillet over the white marble cooktop. The edges are crisp, and the surface has an even golden color, showing that it's cooked to perfection.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed.
  8. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
    A close-up of a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes on a white plate, drizzled with rich maple syrup and topped with a pat of butter. The plate sits on the white marble cooktop, ready to be served and enjoyed.