Don't give up on the recipe; it's a good one! Next time check to make sure you use full-fat buttermilk, fresh baking powder/soda, and use a wooden spoon to lightly mix ingredients together, and there is no need to sift the prior flour here. Oh and try letting the batter sit for a bit (at least 5 minutes) to allow the baking soda to activate. Your batter should be thick and lumpy before it hits the griddle.

Yoghurt is a good idea! Sour cream (plain fresh Mexican Crema is an excellent option) can also do the trick as well.

oops... posted before I was finished! This recipe reminded me of my grandma's when I was a kid. They were thick, fluffy, moist, melt in your mouth goodness! They are the best pancakes you will ever have (if you make them correctly). I followed the directions to a T and added some vanilla paste (like many others here). Tips for success: fresh ingregiants (i.e. baking soda, baking powder, eggs etc.), DO NOT, DO NOT, I repeat, do not over MIX!. Use a wooden spoon (NOT a hand mixer or kitchen aid) to lightly mix the igrediants together. Lumps are good. Mix the dry ingregiants first (no, you do not need to sift the flour either), then lightly mix the wet ingrediants before lightly mixing them together. Then let it sit for 5-10minutes, even more if you want! Sitting allows the baking soda to take affect. Lastly, these are buttermilk pancakes, you have to use real full-fat buttermilk or they will not come out rich and fluffy. SO do not try to make do with regular milk or low fat buttermilk. So far all those who have not had success with this recipe, it is not the recipes fault; it's a perfect recipe for melt in your mouth pancakes. There is no reason why this recipe shouldn't have 5 stars, and I'm pretty sure Martha Stewart knows how to make pancakes, and knows what she is talking about. So if at first you do not succeed, don't blame the recipe. Check to make sure everything was measured correctly and that it has the correct fresh ingredients.

I just made them and they’re fabulous. Give it another try and use a simple cup for measuring.

Hands down the most delicious pancakes ever!!! I’ve been making these since 1998. I’ve tried many other recipes and nothing comes close to the yumminess of these! It is important to use quality ingredients, make sure your baking soda and powder are fresh. Follow the directions, do not over mix, leave the lumps or the pancakes will not rise and they will be “gummy”. If you’re using frozen blueberries do not mix into batter add in pan while cooking. Do not over cook. Best at med/high 3-4 min. each side. YUM so rich and buttery! Crepe-like, but fluffier!