{"format":"dagwood/rgf@1","slug":"buttermilk-pancakes","title":"Buttermilk Pancakes","blurb":"Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes with golden, buttery edges, made for a pat of butter and warm maple syrup.","servings":4,"yield":"about 16 pancakes","tags":["breakfast","brunch","vegetarian","kid friendly"],"cuisine":"American","difficulty":"easy","image":"/img/buttermilk-pancakes.webp","imageAlt":"A stack of golden buttermilk pancakes on a white plate, topped with a pat of butter and maple syrup, with blueberries and raspberries alongside","lines":[{"id":"pancakes","name":"Pancakes"},{"id":"dry","name":"Dry mix"},{"id":"wet","name":"Wet mix"},{"id":"toppings","name":"Toppings"}],"ingredients":[{"id":"flour","name":"all-purpose flour","qty":2,"unit":"cup","prep":"spooned and leveled","line":"dry"},{"id":"sugar","name":"sugar","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","line":"dry"},{"id":"baking-powder","name":"baking powder","qty":2,"unit":"tsp","line":"dry"},{"id":"baking-soda","name":"baking soda","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","line":"dry"},{"id":"salt","name":"fine salt","qty":0.5,"unit":"tsp","line":"dry"},{"id":"butter","name":"unsalted butter","qty":4,"unit":"tbsp","line":"wet","subs":[{"name":"neutral oil","qty":4,"unit":"tbsp","note":"Less buttery, slightly crisper edges"}]},{"id":"buttermilk","name":"buttermilk","qty":2,"unit":"cup","line":"wet","subs":[{"name":"milk plus 2 tbsp lemon juice","qty":2,"unit":"cup","note":"Let it sit 5 minutes first. A little less tangy and lofty"},{"name":"plain yogurt thinned with milk","qty":2,"unit":"cup","note":"About 3 parts yogurt to 1 part milk. Tangy and tender"}]},{"id":"eggs","name":"large eggs","qty":2,"unit":"","line":"wet"},{"id":"vanilla","name":"vanilla extract","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","line":"wet","optional":true},{"id":"griddle-butter","name":"unsalted butter","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","prep":"for the griddle","line":"pancakes","subs":[{"name":"neutral oil","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","note":"Won't scorch between batches, but browns less"}]},{"id":"maple-syrup","name":"maple syrup","qty":0.75,"unit":"cup","line":"toppings","subs":[{"name":"honey","qty":0.5,"unit":"cup","note":"Sweeter and floral. Warm it so it pours"}]},{"id":"topping-butter","name":"salted butter","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","prep":"softened","line":"toppings"},{"id":"berries","name":"fresh berries","qty":1,"unit":"cup","prep":"such as blueberries and raspberries","line":"toppings","optional":true}],"steps":[{"id":"preheat","line":"pancakes","verb":"Preheat","text":"Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat, or an electric griddle to 375°F.","min":8,"hands":"off","after":[],"uses":[],"heat":"medium","tool":"griddle"},{"id":"whisk-dry","line":"dry","verb":"Whisk","text":"Whisk {flour}, {sugar}, {baking-powder}, {baking-soda} and {salt} in a large bowl.","min":2,"hands":"on","after":[],"uses":["flour","sugar","baking-powder","baking-soda","salt"]},{"id":"melt","line":"wet","verb":"Melt","text":"Melt {butter} in a small pan or the microwave and let it cool slightly.","min":2,"hands":"on","after":[],"uses":["butter"]},{"id":"whisk-wet","line":"wet","verb":"Whisk","text":"Whisk {buttermilk}, {eggs} and {vanilla} in a second bowl, then whisk in the melted butter.","min":2,"hands":"on","after":["melt"],"uses":["buttermilk","eggs","vanilla"]},{"id":"combine","line":"pancakes","verb":"Fold","text":"Pour the wet mix into the dry and fold just until no streaks of flour remain. Leave the lumps.","min":1,"hands":"on","after":["whisk-dry","whisk-wet"],"uses":[],"why":"Overmixing builds gluten, which makes pancakes tough and flat."},{"id":"rest","line":"pancakes","verb":"Rest","text":"Let the batter sit without stirring.","min":10,"hands":"off","after":["combine"],"uses":[],"optional":true,"why":"The flour hydrates and bubbles form, so the pancakes rise taller."},{"id":"cook","line":"pancakes","verb":"Cook","text":"Grease the griddle with a little {=griddle-butter} and cook 1/4 cup scoops of batter in batches. Flip when bubbles pop on top and the edges look set, then cook until golden underneath, 1 to 2 minutes more.","min":20,"hands":"on","after":["rest","preheat"],"uses":["griddle-butter"],"heat":"medium","tool":"griddle"},{"id":"toppings","line":"toppings","verb":"Warm","text":"Gently warm {maple-syrup} and set out {topping-butter} and {berries}.","min":2,"hands":"on","after":[],"uses":["maple-syrup","topping-butter","berries"],"optional":true},{"id":"serve","line":"pancakes","verb":"Serve","text":"Serve the pancakes hot, in stacks, with the toppings.","min":1,"hands":"on","after":["cook","toppings"],"uses":[]}],"serve":"serve","notes":["The first pancake is a test. If it browns before bubbles form on top, turn the heat down a notch.","Hold finished pancakes on a rack in a 200°F oven so everyone can eat at once.","Batter too thick to pour? Loosen it with a splash of milk instead of stirring more."],"license":"CC BY 4.0"}