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Buttermilk Pancakes

This easy, made from scratch puttermilk Pancakes recipe is a family favorite.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine american, western, southern
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 121kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cup (360ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cup (224g) flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In another, larger bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and nutmeg.
  • Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing well until everything is roughly incorporated. It’s okay to still have some lumps.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush with oil or butter. Pour around ¼ cup batter into the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes or until small holes shape on the top (like bubbles popping). Flip and cook for 1 more minute or until done.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Notes

  • If you’re making a big batch of them, keep the cooked pancakes warm by storing in the oven on a wire rack on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes at 200 degrees F / 94 degrees C. 
  • Make sure you have butter or cooking spray on your skillet or griddle before cooking the pancakes to help them flip easier and not stick to the surface. 
  • It’s okay to have a few lumps in your batter, you don’t want to over mix the pancakes. 
  • Wait for the pancakes to start bubbling before flipping them. They won’t be ready to flip before they start to bubble. 
  • To help get fluffy pancakes, don’t be afraid to leave a few lumps in your batter and let the batter rest for 10 minutes before starting to cook them. I use this time to heat the griddle or skillet, set the table, etc. 
  • The trick to getting golden brown pancakes is cooking them on the right heat setting. Use low or medium on your griddle or skillet, never cook pancakes on high.
  • There are 4 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg