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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes No Buttermilk Needed Easy Homemade Recipe

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A simple and forgiving pancake recipe that mimics buttermilk’s tang using lemon juice and baking soda, delivering fluffy, golden pancakes without the need for buttermilk.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (310ml) milk (whole, 2%, or dairy-free like almond or oat)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups milk with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes to simulate buttermilk.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the lemon-infused milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Whisk gently until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined; a few lumps are okay. Do not overmix.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the leavening agents.
  6. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  7. Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil. Using a ¼ cup ladle, pour batter to form pancakes about 4 inches wide.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  9. Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best results. Flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges look set. Adjust batter thickness with milk or flour as needed.

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