fluffy buttermilk pancakes

Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be lumpy - don’t overmix! Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.

Heat the griddle: Heat a large griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and let it melt, coating the surface.

Cook the pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.

Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Keep warm and serve: for maximum effort points, transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven (200°F) while you finish cooking the rest. Serve hot with your favorite toppings!