These crispy edge buttermilk pancakes are buttery, fluffy in the center and perfectly golden. A simple, foolproof recipe that delivers diner-style pancakes at home.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp (40g) granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk room temperature
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 Tbsp (42g) melted salted butter slightly cooled
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- Neutral oil and extra butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Pour dry into wet and whisk until just combined. Do not over-mix, lumps are normal. Rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking. This helps improve the texture.
- Heat a nonstick or cast-iron pan to medium heat.
- Add ½ Tbsp butter + ½ Tbsp oil (this is what gives buttery flavor AND crispy edges without burning).
- Once melted and hot, pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Flip when the edges are golden and bubbly. Be patient, this will take a few minutes. Continue cooking until golden on both sides. Don't press the pancake down; this will make it dense.
- Stack with a small pat of butter between each pancake for extra buttery flavor without changing the batter.
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Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter. A few lumps are totally fine. Overmixing will make the pancakes dense instead of fluffy.
- Let the batter rest. Resting the batter for 5–10 minutes helps activate the leavening, giving you fluffier pancakes with better texture.
- Use a butter + oil combo for cooking. Butter adds flavor, while oil prevents burning and creates those signature crispy edges.
- Cook over medium heat. Too high and the outside will brown before the inside cooks through. Medium heat gives the best golden color and soft centers.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Edge Buttermilk Pancakes (Buttery, Fluffy Centers)
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
409
mg
18
%
Potassium
94
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
252
IU
5
%
Calcium
113
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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