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Amish pancakes topped with Nutella, berries, whipped cream, and maple syrup

Amish Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

Thick and fluffy Amish pancakes are quick and easy to make for a comforting breakfast or for any time you're craving pancakes. Top them with butter or Nutella, syrup, fruit, whipped cream, etc.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 18 pancakes
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. oil or melted butter
  • 2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and oil (or melted butter), then add the buttermilk and vanilla.
    2 large eggs, 2 Tbsp. oil or melted butter, 2 c. buttermilk, 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don't overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough and flat pancakes. (It's ok if the batter is still a bit lumpy.)
  • Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
  • Pour or ladle circles of batter onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges begin to look set, then gently flip the pancake over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, adding oil or cooking spray to the pan as needed.
  • Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, Nutella, peanut butter, fruit, or whipped cream.

Notes

See the post above for tips on making perfect pancakes.
Real buttermilk works the best. But if you don't have any on hand, you can make buttermilk by adding 4 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar to a 2 c. measuring cup and filling it with whole milk. Let it rest for several minutes until it thickens. (Or use 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt and 1 1/2 c. milk.)
Sometimes I add a tsp. of cinnamon to the batter as well. And you can add mini chocolate chips, blueberries, etc. to the batter. However, to avoid overmixing, I recommend that you stir them in along with the flour mixture. Overmixing will create flat and chewy pancakes.
My favorite way to eat pancakes is with mini chocolate chips in the batter and then topped with Nutella, berries, whipped cream, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Try pancakes with some of your favorite fruit or toppings, they're amazing!
Yields approx. 15 - 18 pancakes (depending on the size)
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 73IUCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Amish Pancakes Recipe, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
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