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Home > Breakfast Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe (VIDEO)

by Natasha Kravchuk | Jan 23, 2025
- 4.96 from 161 votes
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Fluffy, homemade Buttermilk Pancakes are the perfect breakfast. These pancakes are super soft and airy inside and with a beautifully buttery crisp edge. After trying this recipe, you won’t want the pre-made mix again. The best part is that they are so quick and easy to make (done in under 30 minutes).

A stack of homemade buttermilk pancakes drizzled with syrup

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Tired of storebought pancakes that taste like cardboard? Homemade pancakes are better in every way, from Banana Pancakes to Overnight Sourdough Pancakes, protein-rich Ricotta Pancakes, and Cottage Cheese Pancakes, and, of course, Classic Buttermilk Pancakes are at the top of my list.

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me early on in our marriage, and we’ve been making it for years. Making pancakes from scratch always gets two thumbs up from everyone in the family.

Buttermilk Pancakes Video

Watch Natasha make this Pancake Recipe and see how easy it is to ditch the mix to make them at home. Now, go forth and cook up your new favorite pancakes.

Helpful Reader Reviews

“So easy and so delicious!! I’ve been looking for a recipe that makes pancakes that have the same taste and consistency as my favorite breakfast restaurants and these match that. Thanks for sharing!!” – Noell ★★★★

“I just made those pancakes last night, and I really have to say that they are amazing!! I didn’t have buttermilk, so I substituted it with plain milk and Greek yogurt (half of each) and they came out G R E A T!!! Half the batch was vanished right away last night, drizzled with honey, and I grabbed some of them with Nutella this morning! Thank you for a great recipe!! – Noppy ★★★★★

Ingredients for the Best Pancakes

It only takes a few minutes to make the pancake batter using the secret ingredient (ok, it’s in the name, so not so secret): Buttermilk! They taste better than any box mix–just like your favorite restaurant (I think the texture is even better).

Flour – I recommend using all-purpose flour for the right batter consistency
Sugar – granulated sugar isn’t just to make the pancakes sweeter. It helps with the browning.
Baking powder & baking soda – combining both leavenings gives these amazing rise and lightness. Buttermilk activates the baking soda to make the pancakes extra fluffy.
Buttermilk – adds a wonderful tang to add depth of flavor and activates baking soda to give the pancakes a lift.
Eggs – use large eggs. They can be straight out of the refrigerator.
Vanilla extract – adds a nice flavor and aroma. Homemade vanilla is even better!
Butter – melted and whisked in at the end to add richness and moisture to the pancakes.

Ingredients for making griddle cakes with butter milk, eggs, baking soda and baking powder, flour, sugar, and vanilla extract

Substitutions for Buttermilk

If you’re in a pinch and don’t have buttermilk, try these substitutes:

Vinegar or Lemon Juice + Milk – replace 2 Tbsp out of 2 cups of milk with vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 10 minutes to curdle. Homemade buttermilk is thinner than regular buttermilk, so use 2 cups of buttermilk substitute in this recipe.
Yogurt + Milk – Combine equal parts of plain or Greek yogurt with milk to substitute.
Kefir + Water – this is slightly thicker than buttermilk so combine 2 cups kefir and 1/4 cup water.
Buttermilk powder – following the package directions, it will be thinner than regular buttermilk, so use 2 cups.

How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes

This homemade buttermilk pancake recipe takes moments to mix together and creates such fluffy, delicious pancakes. You’ll never go back to the box mix!

Dry Ingredients – in a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Wet Ingredients – in a second bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. There may be lumps, but that’s ok. You want to avoid overmixing the batter, which makes the pancakes tough.
Add melted butter – while stirring, add melted butter and whisk just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
Heat the pan – Preheat a large non-stick pan, cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat (325 – 350˚F on a griddle). Spray or brush the surface with oil. Optional: preheat the oven to 200°F to keep pancakes warm between batches.
Cook the pancakes – Drop between a 1/4 cup (2 oz ice cream scoop) to 1/3 of batter onto the hot surface, keeping some space between pancakes for easy flipping. Sautee 2-3 minutes per side. Flip when you see bubbles form and start to pop.

Step-by-step directions on how to make pancakes from scratch

Keep Warm – once the pancakes are done, remove to a cookie sheet or piece of foil. Place in warm oven while you cook the rest of the batter.

pancakes made from scratch on a drying rack

When Do I Flip Pancakes?

Tiny bubbles will form on the surface of your pancake. Wait until you see those bubbles start popping and forming tiny holes on the surface of your pancake then flip. This takes about 3 minutes.

homemade pancakes ready to flip with bubbles popped on top

Can I use this batter for waffles?

While they are similar, pancake and waffle batter are not the same. Waffles contain more fat so they get more dense and crispy in the waffle iron. I suggest using my Waffle Recipe for best results.

How to Serve Buttermilk Pancakes

We top them with whichever seasonal fruits we have on hand. You can keep it simple with maple syrup or load on the toppings, along with a side of fluffy Scrambled Eggs and Baked Bacon on special mornings.

Fresh Fruit – all berries, sliced stone fruit, and bananas
Butter – a pat of softened butter melts beautifully on warm pancakes, or try Honey Butter
Syrup – use real maple syrup, Raspberry Maple Syrup, honey, or agave
Sauce – Strawberry Sauce, Cherry Sauce, Chocolate Ganache or Whipped Cream
Nuts – chopped toasted nuts or shaved coconut

Stack of buttermilk pancakes with slice cut out topped with butter, syrup blueberries and a raspberry

Storing and Reheating Pancakes

Pancakes are best enjoyed fresh but they do keep and reheat well.

To Refrigerate: once cooled, stack pancakes with parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking then transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag and refrigerate for 2-3 days.
Freezing: Freeze pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer-safe zip-top bags and freeze for up to 2 months.
To Reheat: Warm leftover or frozen pancakes on a skillet, in a toaster, in a 350°F oven, or in the air fryer just until heated through.

This easy buttermilk pancake recipe will replace any boxed mix or store-bought pancakes on your regular breakfast rotation. Once you have this basic recipe down, you can change it up to keep breakfast exciting. Try folding in blueberries or mini chocolate chips (my daughter’s favorite!). Let me know what is your favorite topping for pancakes in the comments.

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Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

4.96 from 161 votes Author: Natasha Kravchuk Stack of homemade buttermilk pancakes served with a drizzle of maple syrup and pat of butter

Fluffy Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes are the perfect breakfast. This pancake recipe is quick and easy to make (done in less than 30 minutes!). You can make 15, 4-inch pancakes or 10, 6-inch pancakes. SaveSaved Pin Review Print Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric

Servings: 15 pancakes (each 4″ in diameter)

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
light olive oil, to spray or brush the work surface

Instructions

Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Wet Ingredients – In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until blended. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk everything together by hand until just moistened.
Add melted butter while whisking gently and mix just until incorporated. The mixture will still be lumpy. DO NOT overmix or your pancakes will be flat.*
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, or a griddle between 325-350˚F. Spray or brush the cooking surface with oil. If you plan to keep cooked pancakes warm, preheat the oven to 200˚F.
Sautee For 4-inch pancakes, add about 1/4 cup or an ice cream scoop, and for 6-inch pancakes, add about 1/3 cup of batter to the skillet for each pancake. Saute about 3 minutes per side. Flip once the pancakes are golden brown on the first side and you see bubbles start to form and pop on the surface.

Notes

Make Ahead: Pancake batter is best used right away or refrigerated for up to 1 hour. You can also cook the pancakes and keep them warm in a 200˚F oven for up to 45 minutes.
Storage: Once cooked, pancakes store well wrapped in foil in the fridge for a week, or in a freezer-safe ziptop bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheat in the air fryer, a toaster, or a dry skillet just warmed.

Nutrition Per Serving

14-inch pancake Serving111kcal Calories16g Carbs4g Protein3g Fat2g Saturated Fat0.3g Polyunsaturated Fat1g Monounsaturated Fat0.1g Trans Fat29mg Cholesterol138mg Sodium135mg Potassium0.5g Fiber3g Sugar119IU Vitamin A0.4mg Vitamin C71mg Calcium1mg Iron

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Nutrition Disclosure

Nutrition FactsButtermilk Pancakes RecipeServing Size 1 4-inch pancakeAmount per ServingCalories111% Daily Value*Fat 3g5%Saturated Fat 2g13%Trans Fat 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 29mg10%Sodium 138mg6%Potassium 135mg4%Carbohydrates 16g5%Fiber 0.5g2%Sugar 3g3%Protein 4g8%Vitamin A 119IU2%Vitamin C 0.4mg0%Calcium 71mg7%Iron 1mg6%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanKeyword: buttermilk pancake recipe, Buttermilk Pancakes, homemade pancakes, pancakes recipeSkill Level: EasyCost to Make: $ Calories: 111

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Liia November 6, 2025
READ THIS REGARDING THE MEASUREMENTS!

Hello! I just made these and they are buttery soft and delicious! I do want to point out that the reason some people’s batter is turning out too thin is because the conversion for the buttermilk is off. It says 504 grams or 2 1/4 Cup, but when I measure out 504 grams it is 2 cups on the nose, maybe a hair above. When I measured the 2 cups of flour that was off too but I didn’t take note of what the amount off was, only that 2 cups of flour was way more than the 250 grams and that’s after fluffing the flour first.

Anyways, if you use the metric measurements, it will come out fine.

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- Natasha Kravchuk November 6, 2025
  Hi Liia, those are standard weights for those ingredients. Check out my post on how to measure ingredients for baking which will help tremendously.
  
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Anne October 1, 2025
Hello Natasha! This is the first time I had a problem with one of your recipes. My batter was extremely runny. The only thing I did different was use whole buttermilk instead of low-fat. What could have went wrong?

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- NatashasKitchen.com October 2, 2025
  Hi Anne! That shouldn’t make a difference. I would look over the ingredients list again to see if something wasn’t measured correctly.
  
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Dina September 28, 2025
For Dry Ingredients how long can they last in pantry if I want to make it ahead and use it as needed ?

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- Natasha's Kitchen September 29, 2025
  Hello there! Yes, you can make your dry pancake mix ahead and keep it on your shelf, as long as you store well and use it while it’s still fresh. It should normally last for 3-6 months if stored well.
  
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  - Dina September 29, 2025
    Awesome!! Thank you so much! Will definitely make those
    
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