Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
These Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat featuring a tender, fluffy texture and bursting with fresh blueberries. Made with homemade buttermilk, they achieve a perfect golden crust and sky-high fluffiness that pairs wonderfully with maple syrup or enjoyed simply on their own.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
For the Pancakes
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1+ cup fresh blueberries
- Butter for greasing the pan
- Make Buttermilk: Combine 3/4 cup milk with 2 tablespoons white vinegar and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to create homemade buttermilk, which adds tanginess and helps create fluffy pancakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg, prepared buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter together. Then gently fold this wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; the batter should be thick with some lumps.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small smear of butter to coat the surface, which ensures a golden brown crust and prevents sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot skillet, spreading it slightly flat. Sprinkle a few fresh blueberries on top of each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are golden, fluffy, and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with butter and maple syrup, or enjoy them plain for an irresistible treat.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen blueberries can be used but may release more juice, making the batter thinner.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps will ensure fluffier pancakes.
- Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning while achieving a golden crust.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while cooking the remaining batter.
- For extra richness, substitute melted butter with melted coconut oil or vegetable oil if preferred.
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