Running this blog has exposed me to many different pancake types, but maybe this is still the best

Time: 55 minutes

Difficulty: 1/5

Ingredient Availability: 5/5

Yes, I’m a pancake fan. So far, it might seem like I’ve been avoiding more conventional pancake recipes, but I just like to try new things. I decided to make buttermilk pancakes because I had some left over buttermilk from making some fried chicken for another review. Usually, the extra buttermilk just sits in the refrigerator until it’s old. This time I put it to good use.

Key Ingredients and Omissions:

An optional ingredient in this recipe was vanilla extract, which I decided to skip. I just think that most people will prefer a more basic buttermilk pancake, so that’s how I reviewed it. As far as key ingredients go, I’ll just say that buttermilk pancakes need buttermilk.

Tools:

• Griddle or skillet

• Whisk

Cooking Review:

Making the batter: 35 minutes

First, I mixed the dry ingredients using a whisk. I then melted the butter in a measuring cup by microwaving it at half power in bursts of 30 seconds to a minute. I then whisked in the buttermilk and egg into the melted butter. That mixture was then mixed into the dry ingredients until just combined. Finally, the batter was left to rest for 20 minutes as the griddle came up to temperature.

Cooking: 20 minutes in 4 batches

I scooped about a quarter of a cup of batter onto the buttered griddle and cooked each side for about 2 minutes. My griddle was able to fit 3 pancakes at a time and I added butter when it looked like the griddle was drying out.

Analysis:

These pancakes are very soft and fluffy, which is to be expected from buttermilk pancakes. As far as the texture goes, the only thing that I wish these had is a crisp ring that some pancakes have. That would really set these apart. The flavor of these pancakes is nice as well, with a noticeable buttermilk flavor that compliments maple syrup nicely. I think if you went ahead and added the vanilla extract, you might not even want to add syrup to these. For a buttermilk pancake, I think this recipe is easy enough and good enough to be your go-to. This recipe will get an 8/10. The texture could be more interesting and although good for a buttermilk pancake, the flavors could probably be a little more complex.