The Best Buttermilk Pancakes

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature, separated

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter, and egg yolks.
• 3 in another medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• 4 add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture and stir just until combined.
• 5 using a rubber spatula, gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter just until combined.
• 6 heat a lightly buttered griddle or cast-iron skillet.
• 7 for each pancake, gently spread 1/4 cup of the batter on the hot surface to form a 4-inch circle. cook over moderately low heat until the top is set, about 2 minutes. flip the pancakes and continue cooking until golden, about 1 minute longer.
• 8 transfer to a large plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.
• 9 divide the pancakes among plates, and serve with your favorite maple or fruit syrup.