Ihop Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

Carolyn Richardson

In my early days of cooking, I faced many culinary challenges, like the perfect pancake flip. You know the struggle: one too many seconds over the heat, and that light, fluffy promise crumbles into a sad, burnt disc.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 22

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

Large bowl
Non-stick skillet

Ingredients

1 large egg lightly whisked
1 ¼ cups cultured buttermilk
2 tablespoons of melted butter with salt
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups finely sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of leavening powder
1 teaspoon of soda for baking
1/8 teaspoon of sea salt

Instructions

Start by measuring out all your ingredients. This ensures that you have everything ready to go. You might even want to preheat your non-stick skillet over medium heat as you prepare the batter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten egg, cultured buttermilk, melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. This mixture comes together nicely, combining the wet flavors and sweeteners.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. The key here is to get these dry ingredients well combined to ensure an even rise in your pancakes.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together. Be careful not to overmix; lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
Lightly grease your skillet with butter or cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Here’s a tip: check the underside. If it's golden brown, flip it! Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until golden.
Once cooked, stack your pancakes on a plate. You can keep them warm in an oven set to low heat while you finish cooking the rest.

Notes

Use Fresh Ingredients: Check the freshness of your baking powder and soda. They should be active and bubbly to ensure the pancakes rise properly.
Sift Your Flour: Sifting helps add air and prevents clumps, resulting in lighter pancakes.
Don’t Overmix: Remember, lumps are your friend! Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
Temperature Matters: Ensure your skillet is hot but not smoking. A stable medium heat will yield perfect pancakes.
Customize Your Flavors: Feel free to add in fruits or chocolate chips to the batter for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal

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