A stack of the best buttermilk pancakes with butter, syrup, and a side of bacon
  • Whisk the wet and dry ingredients only until just combined and no flour streaks remain. Do not over mix the batter, it’s okay if it’s a little lumpy. This will produce a more tender pancake.
  • I prefer to use a cast iron skillet for pancakes, as it creates a great golden exterior. A griddle or any heavy-bottomed skillet with straight sides will work also.
  • You can use either butter or neutral oil (vegetable oil) to grease your pan, though I prefer the flavor of butter.
  • Pancakes are ready to be flipped with the bubbles on the surface have popped and the edges are dry.
  • To keep pancakes warm and crisp while you work, place them in a single layer on a sheet pan in a 200°F oven.
  • Pancakes freeze really well! Place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper in between each pancake inside a ziplock bag or plastic container. Store for up to 1 month. Reheat in the toaster.