Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle position.
- 2
Set a wire rack inside a baking half-sheet pan and spray with cooking spray; place in warming oven.
- 3
Whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
- 4
In a second medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter.
- 5
Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently stir until just combined (batter should remain lumpy with a few streaks of flour). Do not over-mix.
- 6
Allow batter to sit for 10 minutes before using.
- 7
Heat 1 tsp oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Using a paper towel, wipe out excess oil, leaving a thin film on bottom and sides of pan.
- 8
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion batter into pan in 4 places. Cook until edges are set, first side is golden brown, and bubbles on surface are just beginning to break (2-3 minutes).
- 9
Using a thin wide spatula, flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is golden brown (1-2 minutes longer).
- 10
Serve immediately or transfer to wire rack in oven to keep warm.
- 11
Re-oil the pan as needed between batches.
💡 Cook's Notes
The key to fluffy pancakes is not over-mixing the batter—lumps are okay! The sour cream adds richness and helps tenderize the pancakes.
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