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Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes

  • Author: baking
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 (makes about 8 pancakes)

Description

Soft, fluffy, and warmly spiced, these Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes are the ultimate comfort breakfast. Perfect with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar for a cozy café-style morning at home.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  • Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  • Mix Wet Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  • Combine & Rest
    Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until combined (some lumps are fine). Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.

  • Cook the Pancakes
    Heat a buttered nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges begin to set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown.

 

  • Serve Warm
    Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.


Notes

  • Don’t overmix: Stir just until combined to keep the texture light.

  • Let it rest: Resting activates the leavening agents for fluffier results.

  • Keep warm: Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F (90°C) oven.

  • No buttermilk? Use 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes.

 

  • Add-ins: Blueberries, chopped pecans, or a swirl of cinnamon sugar make great mix-ins.