Today is a good day. Not only do you get my recipe for what I feel is the dependable buttermilk pancakes EVER, but you also get to see my handsome nine-year-old and her cute-as-heck chipped pink polished fingers make them for you. What’s not to love?

So here is a little truth about this dish; they have magical powers to turn pancake haters into pancake lovers.

I’ve known a regular at dinner for NINETEEN YEARS {good-golly} and I’m telling you he has proclaimed his hate for pancakes from day one. His reason being that they’re “cake-y”. Ooookay?! I’ve never understood it… but I accepted him and his silly reasons;). I’ve made these pancakes a gazillion times, usually alongside fried eggs for Pat. Knowing he won’t touch them.

So the rumor on the street is that I’m known to make everyone at the table try things… things they don’t necessarily want to try. Basically things I know they’ll love but they think they’ll hate. I.e. brussel sprouts, guacamole and now, these pancakes. Well, wouldn’t you know… Pat like LOVES these pancakes. Telling me they’re SO not cake-y… whatever that even means.

Buttermilk pancakes for the win!

Every home should have a solid pancake recipe. The go-to for weekend breakfasts. Fry up some bacon, rinse off a few blueberries and you instantly have a stellar breakfast. Truthfully speaking, I’m not sure what makes these so darn flavor-packed because it’s pretty basic ingredients… but I do happen to love griddling these on my hand-me-down 1975 griddle that has been schmeared with coconut oil. Secret ingredient? Maybe.

First, measure and add 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a large bowl.

Next add in two tablespoons of sugar.

Then one teaspoon of baking powder.

And then a half teaspoon of baking soda.

Look adorable as you measure your 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt add it into the dry ingredients. Full disclosure: I’ve had no luck with this approach.

Next grab a whisk and stir until the ingredients are incorporated.

Ps. bed head never looked so dependable.

Ahhh the face behind the chipped polish. Ps. if you’ve been reading along since day one you may remember her looking like this, I think she was 5 then? 😩

Set the bowl of whisked dry ingredients off to the side for a moment.

Next, in a separate bowl, measure 2-1/4 cups of buttermilk.

Crack and add in 2 eggs. How is it 9 year olds get away with chipped nail polish? I only wish my fingers looked that cute with or with out chipped polish.

Next pour in the 3 tablespoons of melted and cooled butter.

Then whisk to break up the yolks…

Then measure and add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

And stir to combine.

Make somewhat of a well in the dry ingredients…

And pour the buttermilk slash egg slash butter slash vanilla into the bowl.

Whisk simply until the dry incorporates the wet.

You’ll want a slightly lumpy batter.

Let the batter sit for a few while you preheat and prep your griddle or pan.

Spoon a tablespoon or so of coconut oil… unrefined if you want that subtle coco-nutty flavor. If you’re using a smaller skillet you won’t need this much coconut oil.

Then use your spatula to spread it all around the griddle or pan.

Scoop full 1/4 cup scoops of the batter…

And pour it onto the griddle. I use the scoop to gently spread the batter into larger pancakes.

Once the air bubbles pop and no longer fill back in it’s time to…

…flip.

I keep them warm in a preheated {200 degrees} oven while I continue working through the batter. Per request from both my daughters… silver dollar pancakes where made as well.

Top with butter… duh.

A little pure maple syrup…

Okay, so a lot of maple syrup.

And go to town.

These reliable buttermilk pancakes are fluffy, light and in my pancake obsessed mind… reliable. FYI this buttermilk version makes number nine. That’s NINE pancake recipes on this here blog of mine, eleven if we were to include the pancake muffins.

Houston, I do have a problem.

Happy Mother’s Day to all my fellow mothers out there! Have a lovely weekend!

Enjoy! And if you give this method a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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