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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade Maple Butter Breakfast

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A quick and easy recipe for tender, airy buttermilk pancakes topped with a rich homemade maple butter, perfect for cozy mornings and crowd-pleasing breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk, preferably full-fat
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted plus extra for pan and maple butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula just until combined. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Test heat by sprinkling a few drops of water; if they dance and evaporate quickly, it’s ready.
  5. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip gently and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.
  6. While pancakes cook, mix maple syrup, softened butter, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until creamy and spreadable.
  7. Serve pancakes stacked on warm plates with a generous dollop of maple butter on top and extra maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to help pancakes rise and become fluffy. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best results. Maintain medium heat and flip pancakes only once. Maple butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

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