Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes really live up to the "cake" part of their name. They are incredibly tender, light and filled with blueberries. Whether you call them pancakes, hotcakes, flapjacks or griddle cakes, these will quickly become a favorite breakfast!
Ingredients
- 180 grams (1 1/2 cups) all purpose flour
- 115 grams (1 cup) cake flour
- 10 grams (1 tablespoon) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 480 grams (2 cups, 480 milliliters) buttermilk *see Notes for substitution
- 85 grams (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- 300 grams (2 cups) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 42 grams (3 tablespoons) water
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all...: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour (180 grams, 1 ½ cups), cake flour (115 grams, 1 cup), baking powder(1 tablespoon), baking soda(½ teaspoon), and salt (½ teaspoon).
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk...: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk (480 grams, 2 cups), melted butter (85 grams, 6 tablespoons), eggs (2 large), egg yolks (2 large), sugar (50 grams, ¼ cup), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon). Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture.
- 3
Gently stir together the batter until just combined....: Gently stir together the batter until just combined. It will be lumpy and that is okay. Do not keep stirring! Let the batter stand for about 5 minutes before cooking.
- 4
Meanwhile, preheat a griddle or large skillet over...: Meanwhile, preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease.
- 5
Ladle batter onto the hot griddle and sprinkle...: Ladle batter onto the hot griddle and sprinkle blueberries across each cake. Cook for about 3-4 minutes before flipping. You will know the cakes are ready to flip when bubbles form on top and then burst.
- 6
Serve with real maple syrup or warm blueberry...: Serve with real maple syrup or warm blueberry compote (recipe below).
- 7
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half...: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half of the blueberries (150 grams, 1 cup) with the water (42 grams, 3 tablespoons), sugar (50 grams, ¼ cup), and lemon juice (2 teaspoons).
- 8
Cook for about 10 minutes until the blueberries...: Cook for about 10 minutes until the blueberries begin to pop. Stir in the rest of the blueberries (150 grams, 1 cup) and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve warm over pancakes.
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