The Best Buttermilk Pancakes! They’re super light and fluffy, take just 15 minutes to make and are guaranteed to make you ditch the boxed mix. No buttermilk? No problem! I’ve included a bunch of substitutions to guarantee this stack-o-flapjacks makes it to your breakfast table.

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Nothing says “happy weekend” quite like a stack of fluffy pancakes. Whether they satisfy a carb craving (read: hangover helper) or allow your taste buds to travel back to your childhood breakfast table, one thing is certain: Buttermilk pancakes are the ultimate comfort food no matter which way you stack, slather, syrup’ize or slice ’em.
And trust me, I’m about to share the best buttermilk pancakes to ever flip atop my stove! How amazing are they? Let’s just say that bacon grease is an optional addition to this recipe (and don’t miss my fave savory pancake twist at the end of this post!).
Made with just eight simple ingredients, these fluffy pancakes are incredibly light and taste delicious, and you can even use a buttermilk substitute if you’re in a pinch. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, so you can enjoy them anytime! So, grab your whisk, and let’s dive into pancake perfection!
Secret to Fluffy Pancakes
To make homemade pancakes that are just as light and flavorful as those from your local diner, or even your go-to boxed mix, it’s important not to overwork the batter. The real secret is to aim for a lumpy batter. This is because a lumpy batter creates pockets of air during cooking, which results in extra-fluffy pancakes with a tender texture.
Armed with this knowledge, now all that separates you from buttermilk pancake bliss is a few pantry items and just 15 minutes of your time.
Buttermilk Pancakes Video Tutorial
This ingredient lineup for these classic pancakes is very similar to my top-rated sheet pan pancakes recipe, which is a great option if you’re trying to feed a hungry crew or hordes of brunch guests at once.

- All-purpose flour: The key is to measure the flour accurately by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off. Overpacking the flour can result in dense pancakes.
- Baking powder: The magic ingredient that gives your pancakes their light and airy texture. Freshness is key here. Check its potency by adding a small amount to water – if it bubbles vigorously, it’s good to go.
- Baking soda: Works in tandem with the buttermilk to create the perfect rise. Make sure it’s not expired for the best leavening effect.
- Sugar: Just a touch of sugar enhances the flavor and promotes browning.
- Salt: Use fine salt to ensure even distribution in the batter, preventing pockets of saltiness in your pancakes.
- Buttermilk: The tangy star that adds flavor and tenderness. If you’re out of buttermilk, check out my buttermilk substitutes guide for all the different ways you can make buttermilk with ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry.
- Egg: Ensure your egg is at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter.
- Unsalted butter: Let the melted butter cool slightly before introducing it to the batter for a seamless integration.
- Mix-ins (optional): Think blueberries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts or raspberries.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
No buttermilk? No problem! Add 1.5 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, then pour in milk (any variety) up to the “1.5 cup” mark. Stir the mixture then let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles and thickens slightly, then proceed with the recipe as directed.
Whipping up these buttermilk pancakes from scratch couldn’t be easier, but there are a few tips and tricks that will guarantee they end up light, fluffy and even better than your local diner’s.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients. The batter should be thick enough that it drips rather than runs off the spoon and it should have some lumps still in it. If you’re adding mix-ins, fold them in gently at this point.


- Cook the pancakes in a greased nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Use a ladle or measuring cup to drop dollops of the batter onto the hot pan. Once bubbles form, flip once and continue cooking 1 to 2 more minutes until cooked throughout.
Kelly’s Note: Patience is key. Wait until the bubbles formed on the surface burst and leave small craters before flipping. This ensures the pancakes are set and cooked on one side.

- Serve these immediately for the best experience. If making a large batch, keep the cooked pancakes warm in a preheated oven (200°F) while finishing the rest.
- Serving bacon alongside your pancakes? Cook the pancakes in bacon grease. The flavor and texture is hard to beat. (And for a really fun twist, try these bacon pancakes!)
- For all my tips on making pancakes and my favorite tools, take a look at my post on How to Make Perfect Pancakes, including the batter dispenser I can’t live without!
I get this question a lot, “How long does the batter keep in the fridge if I’m not using all of it at once?” Storing the batter in the fridge isn’t ideal, as the leavening agents may lose their potency, resulting in less fluffy pancakes.
Instead, I recommend preparing the pancakes and freezing them. Flash-freeze them for 1-2 hours on a baking sheet before transferring to a resealable plastic freezer bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster oven or for 1 minute in the microwave.
Frequently Asked Questions
I wouldn’t recommend that as the leavening agents won’t retain as much ability to cause the pancakes to puff (and hence, be fluffy instead of dense!).
Your buttermilk pancakes might not be fluffy if you mix the batter too much or if your leavening agents (baking powder and baking soda) are old. Also, make sure your cooking temperature is just right – not too high. That way, you’ll get those light and fluffy pancakes you’re craving!
Yes, I recommend letting the batter rest for 10-15 minutes. This break helps the flour soak up the liquid, making the batter smoother and enhancing the texture of the pancakes. Resting the batter also allows for any gluten that may have developed during mixing to relax, leading to more tender pancakes.

Savory Pancake Twist
Take these sweet pancakes for a spin on the savory side by stirring in the ultimate trifecta of bacon, cheese and scallions. Follow the recipe exactly as written, and when it comes time for mix-ins, add:
- 4 slices cooked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 scallions (white and green parts), chopped
Pro tip: Make sure to grease your skillet well before adding the batter. The cheese can stick to the pan, making flipping a bit tricky, so a little extra fat helps the pancakes release easily. And for the ultimate breakfast experience, top it all off with a fried egg (shown below)! Bacon, egg and cheese has never been better.

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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or buttermilk substitute (See Kelly's Notes)
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and melted butter. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. (There should be lumps in the batter.)
- Place a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Grease it with oil. Drop dollops of the batter onto the hot pan. Once bubbles form, flip the pancakes once and continue cooking 1 to 2 more minutes until the pancakes are cooked throughout. Serve immediately with maple syrup or other toppings.
Kelly’s Notes
- No buttermilk? No problem! Add 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, then pour in milk (any variety) up to the “1.5 cup” mark. Stir the mixture then let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles and thickens slightly, then proceed with the recipe as directed.
- Do not overmix the batter or the pancakes will be dense and flat rather than light and fluffy. The batter should be thick enough that it drips rather than runs off the spoon and it should have some lumps still in it.
- Patience is key. Wait until the bubbles formed on the surface burst and leave small craters before flipping. This ensures the pancakes are set and cooked on one side.
- For an alternative to vegetable oil (and if bacon is on the menu), try cooking the pancakes in bacon grease. The flavor and texture is hard to beat.
- Meal prep tip: Flash-freeze cooked pancakes for 1-2 hours on a baking sheet before transferring to a resealable plastic freezer bag. You can store the pancakes in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat them in a toaster oven or for 1 minute in the microwave.
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I haven’t used this yet, about to this morning but I want to make it into a dry mix for the pantry I can just add wet ingredients to on the days we use it.
Would you say it’s about 1.75 cups of dry to 1.5 milk/1 egg/butter? Have you tried something like this?
Hi Arty! I haven’t tried those exact measurements so I can’t say with certainty if they’d lead to the best light and fluffy pancake consistency. Let me know if you try it!
This recipe is delicious and resulted in amazing fluffy pancakes. I added 1 tsp vanilla extract. I’ve used many online pancake recipes and never had success until this one.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Rasha!
Simple to make & resulted in amazing pancakes
So glad you enjoyed it, Monica!
Love these easy to make buttermilk pancakes, my kids and big kid love them !!!
Woohoo! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the pancakes, Valerie!
I just finished gulping down 2 pancakes and all I can say is “No more Box Mix”.
Your recipe is delicious. Thank you for sharing and I love the substitution for buttermilk, it may come in handy
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
My family loved this recipe. I didn’t change a thing. I didn’t have buttermilk so I followed your tip.
My only suggested change is this time I’m doubling the recipe!
Going to make again this weekend. This time I have buttermilk.
I’m so thrilled your family enjoyed the pancakes, Kirt!
I’m confused and stuck help! Says add 1 1/2 cups buttermilk in recipe then Kelly’s note makes 1cup of butter milk substitute. So do we only add one cup or one and a half?!
Sorry for the confusion, Gabby. As the recipe states, you’ll need 1.5 cups buttermilk or buttermilk substitute.
Great texture
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Erica!
I had to put a little more buttermilk in these because they were too thick. Also could have use another tablespoon of sugar. Other than that they were good
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe, Debbie!
A-mazing! So fluffy and yum! I’ll be making these with my left over buttermilk again!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Sam!
great! A lot like Krusteaz, tough not as light and fluffy. Buttermilk comes through nicely and pancakes cook well.
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe, Addie! the real secret to guaranteeing homemade pancakes are just as light and flavorful as those from your go-to boxed mix, is to not overwork the batter. Lumpy batter is the key to perfect pancakes. :)
love it but i dont think that if you have to get lemon juce to make buttermilk
I made these today and they turned out well . They are light and fluffy.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Em!
Excellent recipe, thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome, Emma! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Hi Kelly,
You’re the professionally trained chef, so I guess I shouldn’t question this, lol. I’ve read other articles which say that the lemon juice is just OK, but doesn’t deliver the same result as real buttermilk.
What about the powdered cultured buttermilk powder from Saco. Will that substitute, OK? I rarely go to buy buttermilk and if I buy for a recipe, most of the carton gets thrown away after it goes bad. I use the Saco and add 4 tbls in the dry ingredients for each cup of buttermilk in the recipe, and then add 1 cup of water to the wet ingredients so the powder doesn’t lump up.
I’ve never actually compared the taste of the lemon juice or the Saco cultured powder to real buttermilk. Have you ever tried?
Hi Dave! Thanks so much for your question. I’ve never used Saco before so I’m not sure how the results would compare, however I have done the milk/lemon juice combo (1 cup milk + 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; let sit 5 mins then use as “buttermilk”) and that has worked great as an alternative to buying buttermilk. Hope this helps!
These sound delish and I will certainly give this recipe a try. But I must admit that I buy Aretha Frankenstein’s pancake mix and to me they are the best i’ve ever had as far as boxed mix goes. But the mix is pricey so i’ve been on the lookout for something that’s more wallet friendly and your recipe sounds like it will fit the bill!
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Mike!
A great recipe !! which has become a family favourite . thank you!!
You are so welcome, Angela! I’m thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe!
These are the best pancakes. I add 1 cup of blueberries. Delicious
Yay! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Faye!
My kids simply loved it! The best tasting pancakes by far!
Woohoo! I’m so happy your family enjoyed the recipe, Sakeenah!
Wow! These pancakses are so fluffy and yummy. Thanks for the recipe
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Asma!
Great recipe, and provides a very airy pancake. My wife and I love these. I always have a little pumpkin mix leftover after making pies and use it in this recipe. I cut back a little on the buttermilk to compensate for the added liquid.
I love the idea of adding leftover pumpkin mix! I’m so thrilled you and your wife have been enjoying the recipe, Eric!
Made 8 light and fluffy 5″ pancakes, 2 filled me and I am a good sized guy. Very tasty.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
59 years old and my first time making pancakes. Simple recipe and just the right amount. Like it! Won’t be my last time making them!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Scott!
Excellent pancakes and an easy recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! The boys have given this recipe 10/10. Very tast and light. Firmly replaces any other recipe i have tried. Thank you.
I’m so thrilled your family enjoyed the pancakes, Alice!
Every Sunday my family and I make these pancakes. We love them! We spice it up now by putting blueberries, bananas or lemon and lemon zest! I can’t go wrong with any flavor.
AMAZING! This is what I love to read, Valery!
Thanks for the recipe! Just made these, the consistency and flavor is fantastic (just tweaked it a bit by adding some more sweetener, about 2 extra teaspoons). My family loved them! I’m definitely keeping this recipe in my cookbook.
Greetings from Mexico <3
This is what I love to read, Alejandra!
Thanks for the recipe, those are the best pancakes I’ve made :)
You are so welcome, Chetanya! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Love the taste of both of them. Really delicious
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Hannah!
I use this recipe every Sunday morning. I have three and my husband eats the rest. Best recipe ever
I’m thrilled you and your husband have been enjoying the recipe, Veronica!
Best pancakes we have ever made!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to read this, Amanda!
I was skeptical about this recipe given the thick (not pourable) consistency of the batter, but I have never had such deliciously soft, light, fluffy pancakes! Will most definitely be making these again :)
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Stephanie!
We really enjoyed the taste of these pancakes, but they weren’t fluffy at all. They were (pardon the pun) as flat as pancakes. I followed your recipe exactly and can’t figure out what went wrong. I cooked them on an electric griddle between 300 – 325. I was feeding a large group so I used your recipe “calculator” to make 8 servings. Any ideas? Thanks so much
Hi Shirley! It’s hard to say what might cause flat pancakes. Are your baking powder and soda fresh?
Yes, both were. Like I said, they were delicious just flat.
Could it be that your batter was too wet? The batter should be thick enough that it drips rather than runs off the spoon and it should have some lumps still in it. But I’m glad they were still delicious! :)
Your recipe, ‘Fluffly Buttermllk Pancake’ & Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancake’ are both favourite recipes-all thumbs up! Thank you much for sharing them. Very delicious!!!
I’m so happy to read this, Bing! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipes :)
Yes tried this recipe. Very good. Actually have used it a few times now. Added apple and cinnamin once and added blueberries another time.
Yay! I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Bridget!
Best pancake recipe ever!!! So so Fluffy and light and yummy… Like little fried cakes from the God’s
Haha! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Nicole!
We always use the leftover buttermilk from our Irish soda bread for pancakes! Lately, we’ve taken to making a batch of batter and cooking two big skillet pancakes instead of lots of small ones. Do you think that will work? We’re gonna find out this weekend!! Thanks for this recipe!
Looking forward to hearing your results, Priscilla!
These pancakes are delicious! Extremely light and fluffy! I highly recommend them, and all of Just a Taste’s recipes!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Darla! :)
These Pancakes are Delicious! Extremely light and fluffy! I highly recommend them, and all of Just a Taste´s recipes.
– Darla Johnson
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Darla!
What size volume do you mean by cup?
Hi Nathan – It’s US cups :) Hope that helps!
Best ever pancakes!!! Very light and fluffy!!! Just made them for Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday) supper! (Added a tsp of vanilla too.)
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Made these this morning and they were a hit, even my picky husband liked them. Didn’t find them sweet and then i realized I forgot to add the 1 tbsp sugar and they were still super good! Will make these again for sure!
I’m so glad to read this, Allysa!
Best pancakes I’ve ever made. Thick and fluffy. Delicious!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Abbey!
Had to covert this recipe to metric because I live in Ireland. Would be nice if your recipes had this option. Pancakes were beautiful can’t wait to make again.
Thanks for the feedback, Claire! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made the pancakes twice over Christmas camping season and they were lovely. Had an extended family member who is an American, says they were lovely pancakes, highly recommended to make.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Wendy!
My batter turned out super thick where it wouldn’t even take the shape of a proper circle. I followed your buttermilk recipe but that yields 1 cup of buttermilk.. should I have doubled that and used 1 and half cups of butter milk?
Yes :) So sorry for the confusion!
I make these all the time and LOVE them. However, I’m wondering if I can make the batter in advance? We’re doing a brunch for Christmas Day and am trying to get on top of things before Santa arrives!!
Hi Jess! I wouldn’t recommend that as the leavening agents won’t retain as much ability to cause the pancakes to puff (and hence, be fluffy instead of dense!).
Simple and delicious! Would definitely recommend.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Holly!
They are the best pancakes I made
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kelly!
Easy and super delicious. It was an instant hit with the family. Thank you!
I’m so glad to read this!
Excellent recipe! Perfect pancakes!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Robyn!
Excellent Margaret Brampton
Super
Made it first time.. was amazing
I’m in Australia where pancakes as we call them for breakfast used to be unusual. We used to go to a chain of restaurants called The Pancake Parlour for pancakes like yours. Also my 34 year old special needs son wants to move out of home soon and he is thrilled he is able to make you wonderful pancakes. Thanks so very much
I’m so thrilled to read this, Cathy!
This will be the first time trying the buttermilk substitute. How much vinegar or lemon juice will I use for 1/2 cup?
Hi Pat! To make 1/2 cup buttermilk you’ll need 1/2 cup milk + 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice. :)
Very fluffy and delicious
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Not what I was expecting because they spread a lot and kind of made a flatter pancake but I loved them nonetheless! Light, fluffy and crispy. The crispness may be because I used coconut oil and butter to make. Yum!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Adriana!
these made my best pancakes ever. thanks so much
You are so welcome, Jodie! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
my kids think I am the best pancake maker in the world. thank you. I have made this recipe many many times — always perfect.
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to read this!
Great pancakes! Actually my new go-to recipe and everyone agrees they’re super fluffy and delicious. I’ve found that if I allow the batter to rest for half an hour they come out perfect. Thanks!
P.S.
That buttermilk life hack is awesome. Used it the other day to make homemade ranch dressing too. Not just for pancakes.
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Miguel! And I’m glad the buttermilk substitution has come in so handy, too!
Excellent just plain
Looks delish
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Diana!
Best pancakes ever! Perfect first time, every time!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Sharon!
Best pancakes ever. Perfect first time, every time
yummy pancakes
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lynda!
Amazing recipe! I’ve made these a few times this year and they are now my boyfriends favourite pancakes to eat.
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Emma!
Must agree that frying these pancakes in bacon fat is a brilliant option.
The only modification was to add fresh blueberries to the batter.
I don’t always have buttermilk on hand, but had just cultured some, so finding this recipe was timely and satisfying.
Served with maple syrup, they were divine!
Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Barb!
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Fantastic light & fluffy pancakes I used Gluten free flour they tasted fantastic.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Janelle!
Super delicious and easy to make! 5 Stars!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lilah!
Recipes look delicious and simple… can’t wait to try them…Thanks, Maggie
These are absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for this recipe – you’re a genius! I added some vanilla essence to the batter and served with maple syrup, blueberries, bananas and whipped cream – delicious! This will be my go to recipe from now on! :)
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Maya!
Delicious and easy. How many calories are there in it though?
Hi there! You can find the estimated nutritional info by clicking on the purple button below the recipe that says ESTIMATED NUTRITION INFORMATION. :)
These are absolutely delicious! I add pure vanilla extract and blueberries and I’m in pancake heaven :) Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe!
They were easy to make and delicious
I”m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Ruby!
Light and fluffy. These are excellent.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the pancakes, Gabbie!
I had exactly 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk that needed to be used, so I tried this recipe! O my… that was the best pancake ever!! Great recipe! Definitely a keeper and my kids agree!! Thanks!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Colleen!
Simple and delicious pancake recipe! They really do taste good with anything. :)
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Bella!
For the buttermilk substitute, do I have add the remaining 1/2 cup of milk to the 1 cup substitute? Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Hi Ash! Simply cut the buttermilk substitute recipe in half to make the additional 1/2 cup required for the pancakes recipe.
This is the only pancake recipe I’ve used for the last 2 years and it never fails me. They’re light and fluffy and everyone who tries them loves them
Wow, love reading this! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
These were so delicious! I left out the sugar, but these are excellent without it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pancakes, Gena!
what can i substitute for butter milk?
Hi Grace! I have a whole post on buttermilk substitutions that you can find here: https://www.justataste.com/what-can-i-substitute-for-buttermilk/ :)
These are the best pancakes I have ever made. recipe made 9 very good sized, very light and extremely fluffy pancakes. Even better than Ihop. I cooked them on an electric griddle at 325 for about 4-5 minutes each side. We are big eaters and I was worried I would need to make another batch but No one could eat more than 2-3 because they are so filling. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
WOW! Love reading this, Stacie! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the pancakes!
Amazing fluffy pancakes. Subbed gluten free flour and worked perfectly
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kim!
How much self-raising flour to use if I can’t find baking powder or soda?
Hi Theresa – I haven’t tried that substitution so I’m not sure!
My new pancake recipe!!! Can’t wait to have family over to make for them. Thank you!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Angela!
Delicious and easy.
Great recipe and very easy to follow. Just wished there was large family version as doubling the recipe does not seem to come out as well.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Ida!
We really enjoyed these pancakes! They were so easy to make and they turned out soft and fluffy!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
These were so light and fluffy! Definitely do not over mix the batter. This will be our go to pancake recipe for now on.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Nikki!
YUUUMMMMYYY!!! I have used a recipe very similar to this for years and even shared it all over the world. THIS is my new go to.
Amazing! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Best pancakes I ever made!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Carri!
Best pancakes ever! My family are pancake lovers but I’m more of a French crépes person. Even I fell totally in love with these.
Yay! I’m so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Kathy!
Best pancakes ever! they were fluffy and had a really nice flavor.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Sue!
Wow!,,,, I purchased buttermilk by accident. It was too close to regular milk!
I didn’t want to throw it away and I came across this recipe.
This is now my go to pancakes recipe
They were light and fluffy and delicious. My only change was I did not have unsalted butter. So I used regular butter and left out salt.
Also do not mix too much. It’s a tender batter
Thank you for such a good recipe 4 thumbs up from Jim & Patty
You are so welcome, Patty! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Hello there – can I use self raising flour and omit the baking powder/soda?…
Hi Kerri – I haven’t tried that substitution so I can’t say for certain what the results would be. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Fantastic!
I used home made Kefir instead of buttermilk. It turned out great!
Thank you!
Amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Wow, Thanks for such an easy recipe! One thing that got my attention is the pan you are using! Here in Pakistan people just preferred teflon coated non-stick pans, I would be grateful if you mention the materiel of this beautiful pan and why it works so well for pancakes?!
Hi Javed! I recommend using a nonstick skillet or griddle for perfect pancakes :)
I use this batter to make waffles. It is superb. Thank you.
Woohoo! So glad to read that, Judith!
Just made these and they tasted amazing! I used coconut oil instead of butter, in the mixture (because I was too lazy to melt the butter haha), and substituted the buttermilk for vinegar and milk. Best pancakes I’ve ever had! :)
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Hadia!
Made these for our family’s winter solstice breakfast, and they were a huge hit! Thanks for the great recipe. (I added 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp vanilla to make them extra special.)
I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Dawn!
Hi Kelly.
My mom made these pancakes for me and when they were done they smelled amazing! I loved them so much. Instead of using normal sugar we used vanilla sugar. I can’t wait to try some of your other recipes.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Michelle! Looking forward to hearing what other Just a Taste recipes you and your mom whip up!
Brilliant pancakes! I substituted the buttermilk as couldn’t find it (in the Uk) with a mix of 1 tablespoon lemon juice mixed with 1 cup of milk and left for 5 mins. Also benefitted from resting 30 mins after mixing as the batter got bubblier!
Excellent! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Rick!
really really good recipe!
the only thing i added was a little bit of vanilla extract because…. well… do i even need to explain that?? And next time i’ll prob add a little bit more sugar as well (since where i live i don’t have any maple syrup)
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Wow! So happy to have found this recipe! Best pancake recipe ever :-)
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Haley!
Wow! These are delicious. I made them with goat milk (soured with 1tsp) vinegar before using).the batter got even more fluffy as it sat for about 5 minutes before use. This recipe is a keeper!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it, Emmie!
Easy fast and delicious! Would definitely make it again!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Carol!
Greatest pancakes ever
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jane!
Superb! Best pancake recipe we’ve used. Super light and fluffy, made exactly as above and they were perfect. Thank you!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Great recipe, I used vegetable oil instead of butter and it still worked great. I also added a teaspoon of vanilla. Family loved them.
I’m so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Keith!
Very good pancakes, I made them for my family and everyone loved them. They were simple and easy to make as I had not made pancakes before without a mix. Definitely will be making these again
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Matthew!
This recipe was delicious! The only two things I did to change the recipe was I used cinnamon butter in the batter, instead of unsalted butter. (It was Ronny brooks Cinnamon butter.) and the batter was a bit thick. So I had to use more buttermilk. It’s AMAZING!!
Love your cinnamon butter swap, Chelsea! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Awesome recipe. Appreciate the convenience of smaller portioned ingredients.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made them and added blueberries and strawberries! They were delicious! :D
YUM! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Michael!
Does the melted butter need to cool completely before adding? Other than that, great recipe. Loved it
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mark!
I added choc chips for the kids sweet treat – beautiful!!! Love this recipe ☺
Love your addition of chocolate chips, Sue!
Great recipe! This is our go to. Cheers!
Best pancake recipe I’ve come across – and as a mum of two, we’ve tried a few! I made with wholemeal flour and omitted the sugar and they were delish! Thank you
You are so welcome, Courtney! I’m thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe!
Yum! these pancakes where soooooo good I loved them. I made the for my dad and he said they where delightful. I’ll use this recipe over and over they where A-W-S-O-M-E!!!!!!!
THANK YOU
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Claire!
When it says 4 servings does that mean 4 pancakes?
Should I double for 2 people?
Hi Mike! This recipe yields enough pancakes to serve about 4 people (4 servings). :)
I’ve tries so many pancake recipes. This is the best one so far.
I doubled the amount of sugar though. And added a bit of vanilla.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This is by far the absolute best buttermilk pancake recipe I have ever come across. Bravo and thank you for sharing. It made for an excellent Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday celebration. The children and adults were thrilled. Merci!
I am SO thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Rebecca!
Thank you for a great recipe. Made them last night for Pancake Tuesday.
My family loved them, they are light and fluffy.
I’m so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the pancakes, Rose!
Oh my goodness, I couldn’t find my bookmark for this recipe. I had made your pancakes last month and they were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, so tender and super fluffy. I used another recipe online and had the saddest, flattest, soggiest looking buttermilk pancakes you ever seen.
I’m so happy I found your recipe again. I can’t wait to make these tomorrow!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe (and glad you found it again!), Layla!
Super yummy!! Very light, fluffy and tender. 2 teaspoons of sugar was just the right amount for our family. Have made these twice, with both sour milk (buttermilk alternative) and real buttermilk. If you can plan ahead, definitely use the buttermilk. It enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness perfectly. Thanks for an outstanding pancake recipe!
I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Chrissy!
Looking for best recipe online. And I found this. This is so perfect and I cant wait to share it with my husband.
I hope you and your husband enjoy the pancakes, Nichelle!
Love it
We make this recipe every Sunday and sit together, my husband, our 3 girls and myself to enjoy these pancakes with berries and peaches. It is wonderful! I was just wondering how I would go about making the recipe bigger. Would I simply double all of the ingredients? Not sure how that works with baking.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful recipe!
Hi Leeann! Yes, the recipe can be easily doubled. And I’m thrilled to hear you and your family have been enjoying the recipe!
Great recipe! They came out great! Thank you!
You are so welcome, Stephanie!
I loved mine came out and my babies loved them too
So glad!
I am excited to try these! They look great. Do you know if I can sub oil for the melted butter? Thank you!
That should work!
Made these for my nephew and niece, a x they loved it. Great, easy recipe. Thanks.
WOW these are absolutely delicious! Everyone loved them need to make a double recipe tomorrow. This is my favorite recipe I will never ever buy store bought pancakes again. Thank you so much for the recipe. Your awesome keep up these delicious recipes
Love hearing this!
Thanks for your recipe. I Will try to make this delicius pancakes! Regards from Chile
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I hope you enjoy the recipe, Marcela!
Best pancake recipe I have tried so far, but didn’t have buttermilk so made my own. It came out great!
Woohoo! Love hearing this, Daniella!
Made these pancakes this morning and they came out absolutely PERFECT!
Excellent! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Had a yen for pancakes.This is the best recipe ever.Thanks so much from Oz.
Where is the plain pancake recipe? I can’t find it amidst all the other text, photos and “variation” recipes
Hi Mary – The ingredient list and directions are underneath the last image.
Amazing recipe!! I’ve been looking for you so long! How long would the batter keep in fridge if not using all?
Thanks so much!
Hi Davina! I wouldn’t recommend storing the batter in the fridge as the leavening agents won’t retain as much ability to cause the pancakes to puff (and hence, be fluffy instead of dense!). Instead, I’d suggest making the pancakes and freezing them in a single layer in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Reheat for 1 minute in the microwave.
Simply amazing! A small dob of butter on the pan before each one goes on helps them go crispy on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Gabrielle!
These are great. Good flavour and light & fluffy.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Agnes!
Amazing big fluffy pancakes!! Doubled the recipe and feed my family of 5. Definitely make these again
Thrilled to hear this, Joan!
Best recipe yet! Less salt than most recipes so easy to make. Thanks
You are so welcome, Paul! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
This is a great recipe! I have made it a few times and every time they turn out wonderful.
Thank you :)
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Sarah!
This is really the best recipe I’ve used for homemade pancakes. It feels like a bit of the USA over here in Germany!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the pancakes, David!
My grandsons are visiting and we’ve made these 3 mornings this week. There aren’t many left over.
I’m thrilled to hear you and your grandsons have been enjoying the recipe, Sheryl!
I made these for breakfast this morning. Light, fluffy and ultra simple to make. Fantastic recipe!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Carmela!
I’m getting ready to go make these now. I love that you can click the fork icon and increase the serving size. Big family. Sometimes when you just double the recipe it doesn’t come out quite right. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Excellent..added vanilla and cinnamon. Very light, fluffy and tender. Added homemade blueberry compote. Awesome.
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Chris!
Perfect for an amateur on mother’s day. Best pancakes ever according to the guest of honour.
So glad to hear this, Paul!
Perfect recipe
Thank you so much, Adeline! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the pancakes :)
I substituted coconut oil for the butter. They were delicious.
Love your substitution, Norm!
Thank you for giving me a delicious way to use the leftover buttermilk from my chicken tender recipe! The family loves it!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the pancakes!
I tried these for the first time tonight as I had Buttermilk left over from a chicken recipe and I wasnt sure where else I could use it. So pancakes… Why not.?
These were the tastiest home made pancakes I’ve ever had even the batter was yum :) although my consistency for the batter was more like mousse… Is this right? Should it have been so airy and puffy? Just want to double check they still were great but want to confirm :)
Thanks for this it was fantastic!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
These turned out great! I substituted a Flax Egg, added 1/4c buttermilk, 1tbsp powdered sugar, 1tsp vanilla, and 1.5tsp cinnamon. My toddler loved them.without syrup and my husband said they were ‘F****** delicious’ Definitely bookmarked this recipe and will be making again!
LOVED reading your comment, Desiree! I’m thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe!
Fantastic! I have known these pancakes from my trips to the US. I am from the Netherlands and we eat a completely different type of pancake here. I have used those boxes where you just have to add water, but it is not the same. These were perfect and easy to make! Thank you for the recipe.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Martine!
Delicious and easy…. I have also made many buttermilk pancake recipes, but none have been quite what we were looking for. This recipe was easy to make, and came out fluffy and delicious. By accident I forgot to put in the sugar and they were still great. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe my kids devoured them
Love hearing this, Nicole!
I have failed many a times in my attempts to make the perfect American pancake. I’ve used several recipes, all of them quite involved, and it always came out flat ish, dense and rubbery – not words you’d want to use to describe a good pancake at all. But this simple and quick recipe has done it. The pancake was very fluffy, airy and soaked up the syrup and butter like sponge. This is going straight into my notepad.
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Thank you so much for your comment, Eva! I’m thrilled you enjoyed this recipe!
hi I am a big fan of your recipes but I just can’t seem to get these pancakes right ! If I don’t over mix the batter, i end up with a batter that is runny and has lumps (results in uneven spread when poured). Regardless of this, I don’t get a thick batter and my pancakes are always flat. What am I doing wrong ? Should I reduce liquid ? thanks
Hi there! It’s hard to say what might cause flat pancakes. Are your baking powder and soda fresh? Feel free to email me (kelly@justataste.com) and I’d be happy to help you troubleshoot.
Delicious! Fine recipe as ever there was one. I took the suggestion to use fresh bacon drippings and the results were outstanding. Thank you!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Samantha!
Wondering if these can be made with almond flour instead of regular white flour? What are your thoughts?
I haven’t tried that substitution yet, Kim, so I can’t say for certain what the results would be. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Can leftover batter be stored in the fridge to be used the next day?
Hi Jeannie – I wouldn’t recommend that as the leavening agents start working immediately. Instead, I’d suggest making the pancakes and freezing them in a single layer in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Then simply reheat for 1 minute in the microwave tomorrow morning. Hope that helps!
Made these this morning for my family. They are the best pancakes I have ever eaten. Everyone was raving.
Love hearing this, Carol! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Got so many complements, used self raising flour instead of plain flour and got the same great consistency
Added a dash of vanilla essence but I felt like the consistency was too thick so I added a bit more buttermilk and it came out perfect
Was so light and fluffy, incredible recipe without any oil. Thanks
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Aysha!
Loved these so much! Will be my go to recipe. I’m throwing all my other ones away. I let the batter sit for 20 minutes and they turned out to be so fluffy, like air. Thank you!
Wow! Thank you so much for your comment, Theresa! I’m SO glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
I make pancakes all the time, but these are the best I ever made. Thanx
WOW! Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Michael!
Can you half the recipe?
I wouldn’t recommend it!
Delicious. All I added was a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
So glad you enjoyed the pancakes, Donna!
So delicious <3 My children love it. And me too ;)
Awesome!
The only recipe I need! It’s amazing! Thank you for sharing such delicacy :)
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Natasha!
Excellent recipe that gives light and fluffy pancakes indeed. My recipe changes were 1/4 of the flour was wholewheat and 1/3 of the milk was sour cream. Bookmarked to use again. Best recipe I have ever used. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Guy! Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe! :)
Amazing healthy recipies
Thank you so much, Seema!
This recipe will replace my current pancake recipe. My recipe did not include baking soda, which does make them rise more. I have always used one TABLESPOON, not teaspoon, of vinegar or lemon juice to sour one cup of milk. If I wanted to add vanilla extract, would one teaspoon be the correct amount? Thanks!
Hmmmm, don’t know where my earlier comment went to.
I’m reporting back that these pancakes are a HUGE hit!
I was shocked to see only 1 tsp of salt because my other recipes call for 4 times that much. I only had salted butter to melt but even then I was the only one to really notice it and it was only on a couple pancakes. So since I use a fine pink salt, I’m going to use a slightly heaping teaspoon and continue the salted butter in the future.
These were unanimous in the win. Hubby ate 4 or 5, I lost track at 4 for my oldest son and even the littlest had 2 good sized pancakes. :)
Thanks for a hit!
Hi Tracey! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe!
Hello!
I’m trying your pancakes for the first time and I’m curious why you only call for 1/4 tsp of salt. All the other recipes I’ve seen for this quantity of flour and buttermilk use 1 tsp of salt. I’d understand if you were using salted butter instead of unsalted but that’s not the case.
I’ll check back and report on what the family thought when we’re done :)
I made these today and took care not to overmix like you said. Best pancakes ever. No more store bought mix for me. Thanks so much!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Ethel!
I like your recipes t
Best pancake recipe ever. I have made these time and time again. I’ve added blueberries to kick the flavor up a notch.
My favorite recipe! I also do add some vanilla. Yum!
Pls can I have the recipe for the crumpets.
Hi Lee-Anne! If you’re viewing the site on a mobile device, click TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL POST then scroll down to view the recipe. Enjoy!
Saw this recipe through a recommendation from iambaker! This is such a fool-proof recipe with amazing tasting, extremely light and fluffy pancakes! I loved them :) Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Awesome! Love Amanda from I Am Baker :) So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
If you prefer not use vinegar, you can also “sour” the milk with lemon juice. FIRST add about a tablespoon of lemon juice to the measuring cup and then add your cows milk, soy or almond or cashew milk, to make up to the amount called for in your recipe.
Definitely!
Can whole milk be used instead of buttermilk?
You’ll want to use buttermilk because the acid in it reacts with the leavening and helps make the pancakes fluffy.
In my country we dont use buttermilk, what can i use to replace it?!
Thank you!
You can make buttermilk by adding 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, then pour in whole milk up to the 1 cup mark. Let it sit for 5 minutes then measure out what you need!
Reviewing again! If you are wondering if you should make these, STOP wondering and do it! This recipe is awesome — truly light and fluffy. It is now my go-to recipe for pancakes and they turn out great every time. Super delicious! Thanks!
Awesome! I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipe, Kelly!
I had some leftover buttermilk from another recipe so gave these a whirl this morning. Oh my goodness!!! Fluffiest and best pancakes ever. Bonus: enough batter left over for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for the great recipe!
Awesome! This is what I love to hear, Julie :)
Finally a pancake recipe that is actually light and fluffy. They were great!?
Woohoo! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Vita!
these were so good!!!thanks for the recipe
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Can I use regular milk??
I’ve never tried this recipe with regular milk, so I’m not certain how the pancakes would be. Let me know if you give it a shot!
If you want a very light fluffy pancake separate the egg and whip the egg white than fold it in the batter. Very lightly and don’t over mix. You will be amazed.
These are the best pancakes (or pikelets) ever!
I use milk with some vinegar to make the buttermilk so they are incredibly easy too.
Thanks for sharing :)
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I absolutely love your blog! I have been following your recipes on Facebook for so long now!! I tried these pancakes today and they turned out to be great. Everyone in my family loved them.
Looking forward to try more recipes from your blog!
Lots of Love and Greetings from New Delhi, India
Sheenam Puri
Thanks so much, Sheenam! So glad you’re enjoying it :)
I just made these and they were delicious! My regular buttermilk pancake recipe is much more involved, and these were just as good. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Terri!
I made these this past Sunday (8/16). I always make pancakes from scratch, but saw this and thought, “I’ll just try Kelly’s recipe!” They were some of the BEST pancakes I’ve ever made. So! I am making them again for dinner tonight! And doubling the recipe! So delicious! My new pancake recipe!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kelly!
Saw your recipe on Tastespotting!
I tweaked the recipe a bit to fit some special dietary requirements – but these turned out amazingly with 100% barley flour, 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil, and 2 Tbsp of cane sugar.
My son was so excited to mix some rainbow sprinkles and mini chocolate chips into the batter for his!
Many thanks! We’ll be using this recipe from now on!
Awesome! So glad you are enjoying the recipe, Lori!
These are fluff central! Absolutely perfect pancakes.
Thanks so much, Joanne!
Fluffy pancakes are my ultimate addiction… I could totally eat them for breakfast lunch or dinner. The possibilities for pancakes are endless, but nothing beats a homestyle pancakes – these are gorgeous! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Jen and Emily!
I love pancakes on the weekends, especially simple ones like these. I like to serve them topped with maple syrup with crispy bacon and over easy eggs on the side. There’s a time and place for gussied up pancakes (either additions included in the batter or toppings over cooked pancakes), but original is my favorite.
There’s nothing quite like a classic buttermilk pancake for breakfast (or dinner!). Yours looks like the ultimate recipe!
Lovely please send me the recipe.
Hi Pauline – the recipe is listed above. Enjoy!
These really do look perfect!! You can’t beat a classic pancake recipe like this!
Thanks so much, Katrina!