Buttermilk Pancake Recipe: Light And Fluffy On The Inside, Crisp Crust

There are thousands of buttermilk pancake recipes out there, and this one, which I owe to my wife Yasmin, is definitely one of the better ones. A good buttermilk pancake is light and fluffy on the inside with a nice aerated crumb and a thin crispy crust. A good buttermilk pancake should have a hint of the savory (salt is a must) and the bitter flavor of baking powder and baking soda should not be too evident.

In this recipe, the eggs are separated and the melted butter is mixed with the yolks, which keeps the butter from clumping (have the egg yolks at room temperature before you mix them with the melted better). If you can buy or make clarified butter, which is butter from which all the milk solids have been removed, it’s worth your time: Cooking the pancakes in clarified butter gives you the crustiest, most golden pancakes imaginable.

This batter should be used within two hours of making it. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter. Then combine both mixtures and reserve. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the dry mix and using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don’t try to work all the lumps out. To make the pancakes, heat a large nonstick pan or or seasoned cast-iron pan over low-medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or clarified butter. Ladle four 2-ounce pancakes into the pan, allowing the batter to spread but not to touch.

Italian inspired desserts. The pancakes here may seem somewhat straightforward, but they are anything but. The buttermilk pancakes here are served up with salted butter, berries on top and a rich maple syrup to go on top. There’s so many great options on the menu at Sycamore Kitchen that it can be tough to choose just one.

But, the pancakes here are certainly a winning choice. Order up their always delicious buttermilk rye pancakes with maple syrup and salted butter. Brunch at A-Frame is one you won’t want to miss. Especially if you love pancakes. On offer here is something you won’t want to pass up: all you can eat stacks of pancakes! Yes, it’s true. This Culver City eatery offers two stacks at a time until you can’t eat anymore.

From buttermilk to lilikoi butter pancakes, banana mac nut pancakes with whipped cream to pineapple, orange and guava pancakes, you won’t have to wish for more. And, if those offerings weren’t enough, they also offer extra tasty buttermilk chicken pancakes! Du-par’s is practically an L.A. Opened in 1938, this eatery is a diner-style restaurant chain serving a variety of food. One of the most beloved sections of the menu here are the breakfast and brunch offerings though. These old-school pancakes come out just right: crispy and fluffy with tons of syrup to go along with them.

Add butter and you’ll be coming back again in no time. With a wide variety of unique pancake creations, The Griddle Cafe is a sure bet if you are looking for one-of-a-kind pancakes. Try the “Hear Me Roar” pancakes with baked with frosted flakes and strawberries, the “Black Magic” cakes with crushed Oreos baked inside, or the “Saturday Morning Fever” pancakes livened up with Baily’s and Kahlua. The Griddle Cafe also offers seasonal favorites, too.

So, make sure to stop by during the holidays, or on Easter for some specials! Although many visitors swear by the wide variety of waffles at this Encino eatery, More than Waffles actually serves up some extremely tasty and unique pancake creations as well. From a wide variety of healthy options (including pancakes made from numerous grains, granola, and gluten-free buckwheat) to chocolate chip and pumpkin pecan pancakes, the tasty cakes and diverse selection make More than Waffles a must visit.

Must try’s include The Hot Apple, which is sprinkled inside and on top with cinnamon, as well as the Almond Joy, with coconut, nutella, and almonds. Uncle Bill’s Pancake House makes for a strong case that some of the best pancakes around are right in Manhattan Beach. This cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch in a quaint space with a patio, has been around since 1961. Make sure not to miss their pancakes topped with everything from chocolate chips to banana. Oh, and don’t forget the syrup and butter!

Located near the USC campus, Jacks N Joe, a breakfast all day kinda place, serves up warm pancakes to guests. Known as ‘Flapjacks’ here, there are so many great options, it can almost be overwhelming. While everything on the menu is great, make sure not to miss out on their “Tree Huggers” pancakes. Made up of 3 buckwheat pancakes with house-made granola, they are topped with seasonal berries, sweet orange butter, and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. Or show some school spirit with the “Fight On!