Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

by Dorothy Reinhold on July 5, 2010


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I want to say “ban the Bisquick,” but in truth, sometimes we all rely on it. But it’s just as easy and five times as tasty to make your own buttermilk pancakes. Just stir together flour, buttermilk and a few other common ingredients (you have to measure and stir the Bisquick pancakes, don’t you, so it is really no more work), and you are good to go.

Here’s a bit of a pancake tutorial, in case you need the confidence to be a Sunday (or Monday holiday) breakfast hero.

For variety and to secure your place in the Mommy Hall of Fame, toss on some mini chocolate chips if your family likes to start the day out with a chocolate jolt.

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

Get everything ready by the stove

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

Use a quarter-cup measuring cup to portion pancakes easily

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

It’s easy to tell when to turn them…look for the bubbles and holes on top

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

Turn them over with a plastic spatula one by one

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

A griddle full of pancakes is a beautiful thing on a weekend morning

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

Cleanup is a breeze if you use a paper plate to set your utensils while in use

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Topping: Sliced banana, strawberries, other berries, maple syrup

Heat a large frying pan or griddle over low-medium heat.

In a large bowl, whisk or stir together buttermilk, egg, oil, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla and salt. Gently whisk in flour until relatively smooth (do not over beat or you will develop the gluten and make the pancakes tough).

When griddle is hot, coat it with butter or nonstick cooking spray if necessary. Sometimes, with a new-ish nonstick griddle, you may find you don’t need any grease.

Pour 1/4-cup portions of batter into the pan, spacing appropriately (they spread out to about 4 inches across). Cook the pancakes 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. It is also fun to make pancakes of different sizes, so to charm the children, consider making some smaller ones, as well. You can make them larger, but consider the size of your spatula before making them humongous. You want them to be easy to flip over.

Place pancakes on plate, top with sliced fruit, and serve with maple syrup on the side.

Serves 3 to 4 (14-16 pancakes).

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips into the batter for chocolate chip pancakes. Or if some people want pancakes plain and some want chocolate chip, sprinkle a few chips right onto the batter after it goes onto the griddle.

Almond Pancakes

Add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the batter.

Nutella Pancakes

Instead of maple syrup, spread hot pancakes with Nutella. Can we just say, “Yum?” (Nutella is a chocolate-hazelnut spread found in the jelly and jam aisle.)

Basic Boffo Buttermilk Pancakes

This batch is maybe just a shade too dark. It’s a personal preference, though

{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

sippitysup January 25, 2014 at 4:05 pm

The most important rule to me is “always throw the first one out, and don’t feel bad about it.” GREG

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Dorothy Reinhold January 25, 2014 at 8:49 pm

Greg,
I am working on the “don’t feel bad about it” part.

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Amy January 24, 2014 at 8:07 pm

I would like to know were u bought ur griller pan im been looking for this one forever please desperate housewife
Thanks

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Dorothy Reinhold January 25, 2014 at 5:11 am

Amy,
I can’t recall exactly where I bought it, but most likely I ordered it from Amazon. The brand is Chef’s Design and it is 19-20 inches long by 12 inches wide. I think I found it on Amazon for you: http://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Design-2-Inch-Ultimate-Griddle/dp/B00004S82T/

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Jodie July 6, 2010 at 6:39 pm

I mix together the dry ingredients (half AP flour, half WW flour) and store the mix in the pantry. Then I just add 1 egg and 1 cup milk per cup of mix when I’m ready. I’ll have to try the buttermilk next time. I also add vanilla and whatever other flavors tickle my fancy that morning. Blueberries are calling …

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Kim at Rustic Garden Bistro July 6, 2010 at 6:01 am

Mr. RGBistro is the man behind our weekend pancakes; and he ALWAYS makes them from scratch. Yours looks delicious as well, especially with those fresh strawberries! LOVE LOVE LOVE pancakes. 🙂 [K]

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