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Stack of three buttermilk pancakes with pat of butter and syrup dripping on white plate

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

Making pancakes from scratch is incredibly simple, and once you try this traditional recipe, you will never want to go back to a boxed mix again.
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Course: breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk pancakes, easy, old fashioned, pancakes, quick
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 30 pancakes
Calories: 268kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

  • 2 large bowl
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 hot griddle
  • 1 liquid measuring cup
  • 1 pancake turner

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and baking soda.
  • In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs until blended. Stir this mixture into the dry mixture just until moistened.
  • Pour the batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a slightly greased hot griddle. Turn when the bubbles form on top.
  • Cook until the second side is golden brown.

Notes

freeze Option;  Freeze the cooled pancakes between layers of wax paper in a freezer container.  
When ready to use them:  Place the pancakes on a ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375 degrees oven for about 6 to 10 minutes.  
Or place a stack of 3 pancakes on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for about 45 to 90 seconds or until pancakes are heated through.  

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
Serving Size
 
3 pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
268
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
87
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
911
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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