Best Buttermilk Pancakes

These pancakes are so good they don't need to be smothered in syrup. But don't let that stop you.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3 teaspoons sugar

  • 2 large eggs, separated, whites beaten to soft peaks

  • 3 cups buttermilk

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle

Cook's Note

Makes about twenty-four 4 1/2-inch pancakes.

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat electric griddle to 375 degrees. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add egg yolks, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons butter; whisk to combine. Batter should have small to medium lumps; fold in egg whites.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oven to 175 degrees. Test griddle by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If water bounces and spatters off griddle, it is hot enough. Use a pastry brush to spread remaining 1/2 teaspoon of butter on griddle. Wipe off excess.

  3. Step 3

    Use a 2-ounce ladle, about 1/4 cup, and pour batter in pools two inches apart. When pancakes bubble on top and are slightly dry around edges, about 2 1/2 minutes, flip. Cook until golden on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Place on plate in preheated oven until ready to serve.

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Reviews (3)

  • BestHomeChef
    11 Feb, 2013

    I love buttermilk pancakes. Thanks for this recipe. Like the person below, I also love topping them with nutella! Yum! Also, check out this article I wrote on how to make pancakes. Quite similar views to yours :)
  • cdb1
    30 Jan, 2011

    Incredible...I made a topping of Nutella and cream cheese...just remarkable.
  • walexiis
    29 Feb, 2008

    Very good pancakes...the kids wouldn't stop eating them!
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