Description
Classic buttermilk pancakes deliver golden, fluffy perfection from Joy of Cooking’s timeless kitchen wisdom. Golden rounds of comfort promise warm morning happiness you’ll savor with maple syrup and pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons (17 grams) baking powder
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) salt, or more to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Gather and sift the dry ingredients – blend 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour, 3 ½ teaspoons (17 grams) baking powder, 1 tablespoon (12 grams) white sugar, and ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare the wet mixture by gently whisking 1 whole egg in a separate container, then incorporate 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters) milk and 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter until the liquid components are smoothly integrated.
- Create the pancake batter by gradually pouring the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal manipulation – a few small lumps are acceptable and actually desirable for tender pancakes.
- Warm a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat, lightly coating the surface with cooking oil or butter to prevent sticking and promote golden browning.
- Test the pan’s temperature by sprinkling water droplets; if they dance and quickly evaporate, the cooking surface is perfectly heated.
- Carefully ladle approximately ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of batter for each pancake, allowing sufficient space between them for easy flipping.
- Watch for telltale signs of readiness: small bubbles forming across the surface and slightly dried edges indicate it’s time to flip, typically after 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Gently turn each pancake using a wide spatula, cooking the opposite side until achieving a uniform golden-brown color, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat the cooking process with remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed to maintain consistent browning and prevent burning.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by preferred toppings such as pure maple syrup, fresh seasonal berries, or delicate whipped cream.
Notes
- Bubble signals your pancake’s ready to flip, revealing golden edges and a perfectly timed cooking moment.
- Gentle spatula movements ensure a smooth transition when turning pancakes, preventing potential tear or breakage.
- Consistent ¼ cup measurements guarantee uniform pancake sizes, creating a professional and appealing presentation.
- Warm oven method preserves pancake temperature and texture, allowing you to serve a complete stack simultaneously.
- Brief batter resting period activates rising agents and softens gluten, promising exceptionally fluffy results.
- Minimal mixing technique prevents tough texture, welcoming delightful imperfect lumps that enhance pancake quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg