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Fluffy Brown Sugar Pancakes

Fluffy Brown Sugar Pancakes are soft, thick, and perfectly tender with a subtle caramel-like sweetness from dark brown sugar. Made with buttermilk, real butter, and pantry staples, these pancakes coo…

40 minutes Serves 4
Fluffy Brown Sugar Pancakes

How to make it

  1. Melt the butter

    Melt the butter:

  2. In a small bowl, melt ½

    In a small bowl, melt ½ stick unsalted butter in the microwave in 15-second intervals. Cool slightly until warm but not hot. Meanwhile, mix the dry ingredients:

  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon diamond-crystal kosher salt. Set aside. Mix the wet ingredients:

  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, 1 ¼ cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until homogeneous. Finish the pancake batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined (some lumps are okay; do not overmix). Allow batter to rest for 10 - 15 minutes, but no more than 30 minutes.Note: The batter should be thick and foamy, but you may need to add an ounce or two more of buttermilk depending on what kind of buttermilk you’re using. Also, if you prefer a thinner pancake, you can thin it with a bit more buttermilk.

  5. Cook the pancakes

    Meanwhile, preheat a non-stick skillet or electric griddle over medium heat.Add a teaspoon of butter to the pan. Scoop ¼-cup batter and gently pour into the pan in a circular formation. Make sure your pancakes don’t touch.Note: I prefer to use butter for flavor, but it can easily get too hot, so I recommend wiping the pan clean between batches to prevent burning! Using a spatula, flip the pancakes once bubbles form and the bottoms are golden-brown, about 2 - 3 minutes. Cook on the other side for about 1 - 2 minutes until cooked through.

  6. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate,

    Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate, and repeat, using all batter.

  7. Serve warm with a generous drizzle

    Serve warm with a generous drizzle of warm maple syrup and a pat of butter.

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