Enjoy a taste of Americana with these truck stop buttermilk pancakes straight from the griddle. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these fluffy and moist pancakes are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Butter or oil for greasing the griddle
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix – a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with butter, syrup, and any other desired toppings.
Interesting Facts
Buttermilk pancakes have been a staple in American breakfasts for centuries.
The acidity of buttermilk helps to tenderize the gluten in the pancake batter, resulting in a fluffy texture.