Best Buttermilk Pancakes

10 ingredients11 stepsAbout 16 pancakes
Cook's Illustrated, July/August 2009
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle position.

  2. 2

    Set a wire rack inside a baking half-sheet pan and spray with cooking spray; place in warming oven.

  3. 3

    Whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.

  4. 4

    In a second medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter.

  5. 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. 6

    Allow batter to sit for 10 minutes before using.

  7. 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. 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. 9

    Using a thin wide spatula, flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is golden brown (1-2 minutes longer).

  10. 10

    Serve immediately or transfer to wire rack in oven to keep warm.

  11. 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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