Description
Buttermilk pancakes from Joy of Cooking deliver classic comfort with fluffy, golden perfection. Homemade breakfast magic emerges from simple ingredients, promising delightful mornings that welcome you to savor each delectable, tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt using a whisk until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk the egg, fully melted butter, and buttermilk until the liquid ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a hand mixer, blending for approximately 30 seconds. Embrace a few small lumps in the batter – overmixing will result in dense, tough pancakes. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the ingredients to harmonize.
- Preheat a large nonstick griddle or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat (around 350°F / 175°C). Lightly coat the cooking surface with cooking spray or a thin layer of melted butter.
- Using a 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) measuring cup, carefully pour the batter onto the heated surface, creating uniform circular pancakes.
- Cook each pancake for 1.5 to 2 minutes, or until tiny bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear slightly dry. Flip carefully and cook the opposite side for an additional 1 to 1.5 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the finished pancakes to a preheated oven set at 200°F (93°C) to maintain warmth while preparing the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes immediately, accompanied by pure maple syrup and a pat of softened butter for a classic, indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- Heat transforms batter into golden, fluffy pancakes that melt in your mouth.
- Fresh buttermilk delivers incredible tanginess and creates lighter texture.
- Resting batter allows flour proteins to relax, resulting in softer pancakes.
- Medium-low temperature prevents burning while creating perfect golden-brown edges.
- Gentle mixing keeps pancakes tender, allowing small flour lumps to remain.
- Toppings like berries, nuts, or sweet syrup elevate basic pancake experience.
- Leftovers store well in refrigerator, reheating quickly in toaster or microwave.
- Freezing extra pancakes provides quick breakfast options for busy mornings.
- Homemade batter beats boxed mixes with superior flavor and fresher ingredients.
- Consistent batter thickness ensures uniform cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg