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Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
Baking & Pastriesยท American

Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Tall, fluffy pancakes with crisp edges and a tender crumb.

Vegetarian
๐Ÿงบ You have 0/7 tracked ingredients โ€” missing All-Purpose Flour, White Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda +3.
4Serves
10mPrep
15mCook
25mTotal
EasyLevel
โ€ขGo easy on butter~1.5ร— a typical amount ยท high in saturated fat

Ingredients

Make
4
servings
  • ยท1 1/2 cups flour~180 gAll-Purpose Flour
  • ยท2 tbsp sugar~25 gWhite Sugar
  • ยท1 tsp baking powder~4 gBaking Powder
  • ยท1/2 tsp baking soda~2 gBaking Soda
  • ยท1 1/4 cups buttermilk~300 gButtermilk
  • ยท1 egg~50 gโ†— Egg
  • ยท3 tbsp melted butter~42 gโ†— Butter

Steps

  1. 1Whisk the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another.
  2. 2Fold the wet into the dry until just combined โ€” lumps are fine.
  3. 3Rest the batter 5 minutes.
  4. 4Cook 1/4-cup portions on a buttered griddle over medium heat.
  5. 5Flip when bubbles form and the edges look dry; cook 1 more minute.

Tips

  • ๐Ÿ’กDon't overmix โ€” a few lumps make for fluffier pancakes.

Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~151 g)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories315
๐Ÿฅฉ Protein9.0g18% DV
๐Ÿž Carbs45g16% DV
๐Ÿฅ‘ Fat11g14% DV
๐ŸŒฟ Fiber1.2g4% DV
Sugar 10 gSodium 451 mg
Vitamins
Thiamin0.36mg30%
Riboflavin0.39mg30%
Folate81mcg20%
Vitamin B120.47mcg20%
Niacin2.6mg17%
Vitamin A98mcg11%
Vitamin B60.07mg4%
Vitamin D0.75mcg4%
Vitamin E0.43mg3%
Vitamin K1.1mcg1%
Vitamin C0.75mg1%
Minerals
Selenium16mcg30%
Phosphorus229mg18%
Iron2.4mg14%
Manganese0.28mg12%
Calcium152mg12%
Copper0.07mg8%
Zinc0.80mg7%
Magnesium17mg4%
Potassium182mg4%

Estimated per serving โ€” for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

42/100
Grade C
Nutrient density18/35
Protein quality7/15
Fiber2/10
Healthy fats4/10
Bioactives7/15
Glycemic impact7/10
โˆ’ 1 anti-nutrient penalty
โš  Moderate saturated fat

What's in it โ€” ingredient scores

This recipe scores 42 / C โ€” the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.

๐Ÿซ™
All-Purpose Flour
~180 g
๐Ÿซ™
White Sugar
~25 g
๐Ÿซ™
Baking Powder
~4 g
๐Ÿซ™
Baking Soda
~2 g
๐Ÿซ™
Buttermilk
~300 g
Egg
Egg
~50 g
Butter
Butter
~42 g