Buttermilk Pancakes

What you need

Dry mix

  • 280g (about 2 cups) all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Wet ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup sour cream (can be replaced with more buttermilk)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Buttermilk substitute: 2/3 cup yogurt whisked together with 1/3 cup milk

How it’s done

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until homogenous.

In a medium clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk, and sour cream until homogenous.

Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking.

Carefully fold in the egg whites with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Pour the mixture over the dry mix and fold until just combined (there should still be plenty of lumps).

Heat a large heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes (or use an electric griddle). Add a small amount of butter or oil to the griddle and spread with a paper towel until no visible butter or oil remains.

Use a 1⁄4-cup dry measure to place 4 pancakes in the skillet and cook until bubbles start to appear on top and the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Carefully flip the pancakes and cook on the second side until golden brown and completely set, about 2 minutes longer.

Original Recipe on Serious Eats