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Buttermilk Pancakes

My Buttermilk Pancake recipe is an oldie, but goodie. These pancakes are so light and fluffy and go perfectly with your favorite maple syrup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk pancakes, mom's buttermilk pancakes
Author: Ashley Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. shortening

Instructions

  • In a small microwave safe bowl, melt shortening in microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs & sugar. Add the milk and stir.
  • Mix in flour, salt, baking soda & baking powder. Pour in melted shortening. Beat until well combined.
  • Heat griddle to medium heat. Grease griddle with small pat of butter. Using a ¼ cup measure, drop batter onto griddle to form pancake.
  • Cook 1 ½- 2 minutes until bubbles form over all of the pancake. Flip over and cook another minute or two until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used.

Helpful Equipment & Ingredient Links

Griddle
Mixing Bowl

Notes

  • Try different toppings or mix-ins:
    • Gently mix blueberries or strawberry pieces into the batter before cooking
    • Before flipping pancakes, sprinkle with chocolate chips, bananas or chopped pecans
  • Serve with maple syrup alongside your other breakfast favorites