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The Ultimate Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes: Easy From-Scratch Recipe

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Make the best fluffy homemade pancakes from scratch. This easy, one-bowl recipe delivers incredibly light, airy, and tall stacks perfect for your weekend breakfast or brunch. Skip the box mix and master this classic comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and milk until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk only until just combined. A few lumps are fine; do not overmix. Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough.
  4. Gently whisk in the 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  5. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. This resting time is key to achieving fluffy pancakes.
  6. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  7. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Do not crowd the pan.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  9. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings for a perfect golden pancake stack.

Notes

  • For extra tall stacks, use cold buttermilk. The reaction between the cold buttermilk and baking soda creates more lift.
  • Do not press down on the pancakes with your spatula once flipped; this releases the air and makes them flat.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 3/4 cups milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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