These fluffy buttermilk pancakes have a diner-style light and fluffy texture with real buttermilk flavor in every bite. Dress them up with add-ins like berries, chocolate, and more!
Good news to all my fellow pancake freaks: your search for the perfect stack of buttermilk pancakes is officially over.
I mean, what can I even say about these except they are perfection with a capital P? I’m talking crisp, lacy edges, a thick and fluffy texture, and real tangy buttermilk flavor shining through in every syrup-laden bite.
Suffice to say, you’re going to be stacking these on your breakfast agenda for a good long time.
One of my favorite things to do when I’m out for breakfast is ordering a side pancake alongside my meal. My goal for these pancakes was to replicate those diner-style pancakes you can expect to be served at breakfast.
This recipe delivers and thensome. So much so I may not need to ever leave the house for breakfast again…
These Buttermilk Pancakes feature…
- Rich and tangy buttermilk flavor
- A super light and fluffy texture
- A blank canvas for many add-ins but just as good plain with maple syrup + butter as well
Making the Buttermilk Pancakes
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
Make Ahead Instructions
If would like to prep these pancakes ahead of time, combine the dry ingredients in an airtight container and store sealed at room temperature up to 2 months.
When ready to cook pancakes, whisk the liquid ingredients, fold the dry mix into batter, and cook pancakes according to recipe instructions.
Tips for Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes
- Spoon and level flour – I use the spoon-and-level technique for measuring flour as this will prevent over-measuring your flour. Use a spoon to scoop flour into the measuring cup, then level with the back of a knife.
- Allow melted butter to cool – wait for the butter to cool before mixing with the other ingredients to prevent curdling.
- Gently fold batter – use a light hand when mixing batter to prevent overmixing.
- Use real buttermilk – this gives the pancakes a rich and tangy flavor.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these pancakes.
- Add fruit – fold 3/4 cup blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, chopped strawberries, or peaches into batter.
- Make it chocolatey – fold 1/2 cup semisweet, dark, or white chocolate into the batter.
- Add banana – mash 1 small ripe banana and fold into batter.
- Try different toppings – top pancakes with a fruit sauce, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce.
One bite of these melt-in-your-mouth pancakes and I think you’ll agree that your quest for the perfect pancake is over! Nobody can resist a stack of these fluffy queens with extra butter smeared on top and that nonnegotiable maple syrup waterfall.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Melted butter for cooking
- Butter and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold flour mixture into liquid until batter is just combined.
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with butter. Working in batches, drop pancake batter by heaping 1/4 cupfuls onto hot skillet and allow to cook 2-3 minutes on each side until pancakes are golden brown. Repeat cooking method with remaining batter, adding more butter to skillet as needed.
- Serve pancakes warm with butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 1/15/26.
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Fluffy pancakes are my favorite breakfast item!! And I love this idea of just having your own mix ready to go! So much quicker! And yummier than a store bought mix. Pinned!! 🙂
Sarah says
Fluffy pancakes are definitely a must around here as well! Thanks for pinning, Renee! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh wow, I’m drooling over here, Sarah! These pancakes look so fluffy and delicious! That stack drizzled with syrup and honey is just calling my name. I love that you used buttermilk, totally takes these over the top! And what a great idea to make and store mix! Love these!
Sarah says
You’re the sweetest, Gayle! Thanks so much, lady. ::)
Cheryl says
Sarah! Pancakes! Hello! Delish! I literally opened this post and went, well damn, now I have to make pancakes for breakfast. Tough life, eh?! Love the idea of homemade pancake mix.. cuts down on so much boring time measuring each time. Yay!
Sarah says
Awww that’s totally the worst problem EVER. LOL. Thanks so much, girly!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I totally need to get on the buttermilk train — I rarely have it in my fridge, but these look INCREDIBLE. Man I love breakfast. Definitely my favorite meal of the day, any time of day 🙂
Sarah says
Buttermilk is seriously the best! It’s definitely become one of my most-used ingredients. 😉 Thanks Ashley!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
“It’s so fluffy I’m gonna die!” I love that line from Despicable Me : ) These pancakes look amazing! Can’t wait to try your pancake mix too!
Sarah says
Right?! I freaking love Agnes! LOL. Thanks Natalie!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
These pancakes look amazing, and I love the idea of having mix on hand to make these extra easy to whip up on lazy mornings!
Sarah says
Pancakes on lazy mornings are the best! Especially when you have a handy-dandy homemade pancake mix. 🙂 Thanks Rachel!
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
These look fantastic! Who can resist soft and fluffy pancakes?!
And these photos are gorgeous, Sarah!
Sarah says
I definitely can’t resist ’em! In fact I don’t know anyone who can. LOL. Thanks for the sweet comment Rachael!
marcie says
What fun — giving a pancake mix away as a gift! And the gift keeps on giving when they make their own big, beautiful stack! These pancakes are gorgeous, as are your photos. Love ’em!
Sarah says
Awww thanks so much, lady! You’re the sweetest. 😀
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
These look like seriously the fluffiest pancakes ever! Gorgeous Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Nora! xoxo.
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Wow, these pancakes look delicious! It takes me a little while to wake up in the morning, too. I need to ease into the day!
Sarah says
Pancakes definitely help make that wake-up transition easier on me! LOL. Thanks Kelly!
Danielle says
There is nothing better for breakfast than big and fluffy buttermilk pancakes! Love that you included a recipe for the mix, I need to make a batch for my husband. He’s obsessed with pancakes! Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
Agreed!! You just can’t beat a big ‘ol stack of buttermilk pancakes. 😉 Definitely let me know what your hubby thinks of these pancakes, Danielle! Thanks for pinning. 😀
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I love buttermilk…it goes so well in everything I’ve tried so far, and I bet it makes your pancakes deeelish! They look so fluffy and delicious…I love your idea of brinner, haven’t had it in ages and it’s about time!
Sarah says
I’m convinced that buttermilk is just a magical ingredient. LOL. And yes! Do brinner for dinner asap, girl! It’s the best thing ever. 😉
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Sarah, these pancakes are perfection. . and all I needed to know was: Fluffiest-EVER. I’m sold!! I am a morning person but just need my coffee first. . I also wake up at 6am all the time but go to sleep around 12. . I’m trying to go to bed earlier since I really need more sleep! This is something I’m working on for next year! 🙂
Sarah says
I blame it on Pinterest for the fact that I don’t go to bed earlier—it’s just too addicting and I can’t put it down! LOL. But yeah, I think I definitely need to work on that for one of my new years resolutions too! Thanks Alice! xoxo
Manali @ CookWithManali says
OMG! so pretty and fluffy Sarah<3 Love the idea of pancake mix, will save a lot of time especially during busy mornings on weekdays! Pinned.
Sarah says
Thanks so much Manali! This pancake mix is totally my new favorite time-saver. 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my gosh!!! These pancakes look incredible! You totally nailed the perfect stack of pancakes! Love buttermilk in my pancakes. These look super fluffy and super tasty! I always need more sleep but waking up to pancakes like this would make every morning better!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Kelly! These pancakes are definitely something pretty sweet to wake up to! 🙂
Joanne says
Well, I DEFINITELY need more sleep. ANd probably more pancakes. Love that these are FLUFF CENTRAL.
Sarah says
“Fluff central” Um, LOVING that. LOL. Thanks Joanne!