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The Ultimate Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes Recipe

A stack of three fluffy pancakes drizzled with syrup and topped with fresh raspberries and blackberries.
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Make truly light, airy, and tall pancakes from scratch. This easy, one-bowl recipe uses simple techniques to achieve the perfect classic breakfast stack every time you cook.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This is your dry mixture.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and creates flat pancakes.
  4. Gently whisk the melted butter into the batter last. Mix only until incorporated.
  5. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. This allows the leavening agents to activate, which creates taller, fluffier pancakes.
  6. Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Test the temperature by flicking a drop of water onto the surface; it should sizzle and evaporate immediately. Lightly brush the surface with melted butter.
  7. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  8. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup and fresh berries.

Notes

  • For the fluffiest pancakes, do not stir the batter after it has rested.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 3/4 cups of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the rest of the batch.

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