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Fluffy Classic Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe with Easy Bourbon Maple Syrup

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Fluffy classic buttermilk pancakes paired with a warm, smoky bourbon maple syrup create a comforting and indulgent breakfast treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (310ml) buttermilk, preferably full-fat
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for syrup)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat for about 5 minutes; test heat with a drop of water.
  5. Lightly grease the pan with butter. Using a ¼ cup measure, pour batter onto the pan. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
  6. Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven while finishing the batch.
  8. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, butter, and cinnamon. Warm over low heat, stirring until butter melts and syrup is smooth. Do not boil.
  9. Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with bourbon maple syrup, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to activate leavening agents and achieve fluffier pancakes. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes. Use medium heat to avoid burning. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, replace buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice. Bourbon can be replaced with vanilla extract if desired.

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