Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes will make your mornings go from ho-hum to Wow! in just a few minutes! These are the perfect buttermilk pancakes and they are so EASY to make!

A stack of buttermilk pancakes on a plate over a blue napkin.

What’s the secret to the most amazing homemade buttermilk pancakes? Just a touch of lemon juice, brown sugar, and a little malted milk powder.

These easy buttermilk pancakes are the perfect accompaniment to our breakfast casserole or easy quiche.

  • Jumbo pancake griddleI love having a larger griddle so I can get all the pancakes done quickly!
  • Pancake spatula – this makes it so much easier to flip!
  • Flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt
  • Malted milk powderkey secret ingredient!
  • Buttermilk
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Lemon juice

How to make homemade buttermilk pancakes:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients first.
  2. In a separate bowl, stir together the wet ingredients.
  3. Then mix the wet ingredients into the dry until the batter is lumpy.
  4. Let batter rest for about 30 minutes.
  5. When ready to cook, heat the griddle to 375° (when ready, drops of water should sizzle and evaporate.)
  6. Pour out about a 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles appear on the top and burst, then gently scoop the pancake with a spatula and turn it over.
Pin this now to save it for later

Top tips

  • Try not to flop the pancake back on the griddle when flipping, because that will make it deflate somewhat.
  • The second side will probably only take about 30 seconds to finish and turn light brown.
  • You may need to adjust the griddle temperature as you cook. Sometimes it gets too hot after a bit.
  • Freezer friendly: Homemade buttermilk pancakes are a great make ahead freezer meal! Just place them on a baking sheet until frozen, then wrap 2-3 (serving size) in parchment paper or foil and then place in a zipper bag in the freezer.
A stack of homemade buttermilk pancakes on a white plate with a blue towel on the side.

How to keep pancakes warm

As the pancakes come off the griddle, place on a baking sheet and keep in a warm 200° oven until ready to serve.

Here’s a gluten-free pancake option from Serious Eats.

Join Southern Food and Fun Community group
and Southern Potluck group!

And please follow us on social media:

Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox!
4.50 from 10 votes

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes will make your mornings go from ho-hum to Wow! in just a few minutes! These are the perfect buttermilk pancakes and they are so EASY to make!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons malted milk powder
  • 2 cups full-fat buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Mix wet ingredients.
  • Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until mixed.
  • Rub griddle lightly with shortening.
  • Heat griddle to 375. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto griddle.
  • Flip when bubbles cover the top of the pancake and edges start to set, about 2 minutes.
  • Cook on the other side just until lightly browned, maybe 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Rub griddle lightly with shortening in between each batch.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings, Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 8g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 112mg, Sodium: 196mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 392
Keyword: buttermilk pancakes, easy pancakes
Love this recipe?Mention @southernfoodandfun or tag #southernfoodandfun!

Update Notes: This post was originally published June 3, 2013, and on March 2, 2020, was updated with one or more of the following: step-by-step photos, video, updated recipe, new tips.

Lucy standing behind a counter with a cheese board and glass of wine.

About the author

Hi, I’m Lucy! I’m a home cook, writer, food and wine fanatic, and recipe developer. I’ve created and tested hundreds of recipes so that I can bring you the best tried and true favorites.

Follow Lucy on social media:

You May Also Like:

Sign up with your email address to receive a 5-day series of Southern Cooking Secrets, followed by weekly emails with recipes and tips. We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating