Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 pancakes)

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Combine: Gently stir wet mix into dry until just combined (a few lumps are fine).

4. Cook pancakes: Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top, flip, and cook until golden.

5. Serve: Stack pancakes warm with butter, maple syrup, or fruit toppings.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Blueberry Pancakes: Add fresh or frozen berries to batter.
• Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Stir in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
• Savory Option: Skip sugar, add chives & shredded cheddar.
• Protein Boost: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + extra splash of milk.