The Best (No Kidding) Buttermilk Pancakes

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

The Best (No Kidding) Buttermilk Pancakes recipe for your breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

399

Sugar

10g

Fat

16g

Buttermilk pancakes are a classic breakfast food with a delicate tang. It is an American staple that is generally enjoyed with maple syrup and butter. This recipe does require more ingredients than the usual pancake mix but the result is superior. The dish originated as a way to use up buttermilk that was leftover from churning butter. The tangy flavor from the buttermilk remains a hallmark of the dish today. The pancakes come out round, fluffy, and light and the recipe is easy to follow for anyone who wants to impress their family at breakfast.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and buttermilk until smooth.
2.	In another bowl, sift together the baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour, and sugar.
3.	Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the buttermilk mixture and whisk until smooth.
4.	In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5.	Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pancake batter until just combined.
6.	Add melted butter to the batter and give it another gentle mix.
7.	Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
8.	Ladle about 1/3 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake and cook until the edges start to look dry and set, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown.
9.	Serve hot with butter and maple syrup on top.

PROS

The Best Buttermilk Pancakes recipe produces fluffy and light pancakes that are perfect for a hearty breakfast.

The separation of egg whites and yolks makes pancakes airy without needing other leavener like yeast.

These pancakes are super easy to make and don’t require any special equipment.

Melt-in-your-mouth delicious pancakes.

CONS

Buttermilk may not be an ingredient that is always found in your home pantry.

The recipe, if not followed properly, may yield pancakes that are less fluffy or more dense.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These pancakes are not particularly healthy but the ingredient list contains basic kitchen items.
Consider the pancake a comfort food option that is a nice occasional treat in moderation.

	3 eggs , separated
	1 2/3 cups buttermilk
	1 teaspoon baking soda
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 1/2 cups flour
	1 tablespoon sugar
	3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted