Best light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes recipe

Secret to light and fluffy pancakes

This pancake recipe is super light and fluffy due to the reaction of the buttermilk and baking soda. Once combined, the baking soda starts to release gas and bubbles. If you gently ladle the batter into the pan, this will help keep the pancakes light.

Once you discover how much fun you can have in the kitchen, there are other kid-friendly recipes you can try at home, like this easy rocky road recipe and one for salted caramel choc chip cookies.

Best light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes recipe

Ingredients 

• 2 cups (240g) plain flour 
• 3 tbsp (37g) sugar
• 1 ½ tsp (6g) baking powder (6g) 
• 1 ½ tsp (9g) baking soda 
• ½ tsp (3g) salt 
• 1 ¾ cups (425g) buttermilk 
• 2 (130g) large eggs
• 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, melted 
• vegetable oil, for greasing

Method:  

1. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 
2. Using the whisk, make a well in the centre. 
3. Pour the buttermilk into the well and crack the eggs into the buttermilk. 
4. Add the melted butter to the mixture. Starting in the centre, whisk everything together, moving towards the outside of the bowl until all the ingredients are incorporated. 
5. Heat a large non-stick pan over low heat. Lightly grease the pan with vegetable oil.  
6. Increase the heat to medium-low and use a ⅓ measuring cup to ladle the batter into the pan. 
7. Cook 1 to 2 pancakes at a time, taking care not to crowd the cooking surface. 
8. Cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes until bubbles rise to the surface, and the bottoms are golden brown. 
9. Flip the pancakes and cook until the other side is lightly browned. 
10. Serve with your favourite topping and enjoy!