Without a doubt, my favourite meal of the day is breakfast. If it was up to me, I would have breakfast foods for lunch and supper as well… especially if these Buttermilk Pancakes are being served.
These fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are everything you would expect from restaurant-style pancakes -and you won’t believe how easy they are to make.
Once you combine your wet and dry ingredients in two separate bowls, it’s just a matter of adding the wet ingredients to the dry and mixing until just combined. No mixer. No hand held beater. Just a whisk, a mixing spoon and two bowls… that’s it.
Once your batter is combined, drop a large serving spoon of batter in a large non-stick pan. When you begin to see the air bubbles surfacing, it is time to flip. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Once you have flipped your pancake, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
This is a simple, basic recipe that works great with a variety of toppings. Simple or all dressed up with blueberries, raspberries, bananas, butter, maple syrup, jam or even this Cocoa Hazelnut Butter. The choice is yours to make. Have you ever topped your pancakes with Traditional Quebec Maple Syrup Poached Eggs? Along with this recipe for Maple Baked Beans, you have what it takes to have your very own sugar shacking party!
This recipe can easily be doubled for a large crowd and leftovers can be frozen, which can be convenient in the mornings when you are running late.
Origins of the recipe for Buttermilk Pancakes:
I used to subscribe to a Canadian magazine called Homemakers for the longest time until it closed (the 2011 Holiday issue was the last publication). That is where I got this recipe. I’ve made very little changes to this Buttermilk Pancake recipe. I substituted the granulated sugar with brown sugar; and replaced the butter with vegetable oil.
Whether you are having these Buttermilk Pancakes for breakfast, lunch or even supper, I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do!

Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Whisk in the brown sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg,oil and vanilla. Mix well.
Add the wet mixture all at once to the dry ingredients. Stir together just until combined. It's okay if batter is still a little lumpy.
Place a large non-stick pan over a medium/high heat.
Pour about 1/4 - 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake (I use a large serving spoon).
- Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles start to form on tops.
- Flip and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Place on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven to keep warm (set oven to 250℉/120℃).
- Serve with your favourite toppings.
Recipe Notes
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.
Thanks for dropping by,
Ciao for now!
Maria 🙂
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Anna says
Hi Maria, made these for Sunday lunch…..Sarah and Adamo really loved them.
They turned out just as perfect as your picture. Only problem is…everyone wanted MORE.
Maria says
Wonderful! 🙂
maria says
Hi Mary
Making these for Eva & Cristian – as per Anna’s recommandation to try your recipe!
(as Eva has been asking me to make pancakes on weekends)
We might just add a few chocolate chips! ; )
Maria says
Word does get around 😉 Can’t go wrong with chocolate chips ♥ It really is a simple recipe that just works. Hope you guys like it! Thanks for taking the time to comment ♥♥♥
Maresa | Breakfast for Dinner says
Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea!! 😉 Look at the perfect bubbles on these pancakes – they look so light and fluffy!
Maria says
Thanks Maresa… I just love breakfast for dinner 😉 Appreciate your comment ♥
Jessica says
I love a classic Buttermilk Pancake! These looks fluffy & perfect! Definitely going to be making these for a weekend brunch very soon 🙂
Maria says
Can’t go wrong with fluffy pancakes! Thanks for stopping by Jessica ♥
Colleen says
Now I want pancakes for dinner. Yum. Your photos make me hungry. 🙂
Maria says
lol… I love pancakes for dinner 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Colleen ♥
Lily {Gastro Senses} says
Okay, how can I make these appear in front of me instantly?! You’re also making me wish I had a robe and slippers because that sounds pretty damn cozy right now. Hope you have a great weekend (preferably filled with pancakes!) 🙂
Maria says
If I could, I would ♥ It’s the perfect weather to stay in pj’s the whole day… except someone has to shovel the snow… Thanks for stopping by Lily… hope you also have a great week-end 🙂
Ur pal val says
Breakfast is also my favorite meal of the day, especially if I have these buttermilk pancakes. They look so fluffy… thanks for sharing.
Maria says
These buttermilk pancakes are one of my favorites… especially if I have them with lots of fresh fruit. Appreciate your comment, thanks for stopping by 🙂