Best Basic Buttermilk Pancakes

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Preparation info
  • makes

    12–16

    pancakes
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Maple Syrup: 40 Tried & True Recipes

By Corrine Kozlak

Published 2020

  • About

This recipe makes fluffy, mottled pancakes with crisp edges. If you want solid-colored pancakes, use little to no fat on the griddle.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour*
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2

Method

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; make a well in center of mixture.

In a large glass measuring cup, whisk buttermilk, eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and lemon juice to combine. Pour buttermilk mixture into well of flour mixture; gently combine. (A few lumps are desired.) Let batter rest 10 minutes.

Heat griddle to 375° or a n