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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Easy Perfect Crispy Edges Breakfast

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This recipe delivers fluffy buttermilk pancakes with crispy edges, perfect for a quick breakfast or cozy brunch. The balance of cloud-like fluffiness and golden crisp edges makes these pancakes a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a whisk or fork until just combined; lumps are okay.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes; test readiness by sprinkling water drops that should dance and evaporate quickly.
  6. Lightly brush the pan with melted butter or oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Pour ¼ cup batter onto the pan for each pancake, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  10. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while finishing the batch.
  11. Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, or favorite toppings.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine and help keep pancakes tender. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Medium heat is key to get crispy edges without burning. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (around 200°F/95°C) if making a big batch. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus apple cider vinegar and use coconut oil instead of butter.

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