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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade with Bourbon Maple Syrup

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Light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes paired with a rich, boozy bourbon maple syrup for a perfect weekend breakfast or cozy brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk, well shaken
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk 1 ¼ cups buttermilk, 1 large room-temperature egg, 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes while you heat the pan.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the pan.
  6. Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour batter onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm while finishing the batch.
  9. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1 tablespoon butter, and a pinch of cinnamon (if using). Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts and ingredients combine. Do not boil.
  10. Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with bourbon maple syrup, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Use medium heat to avoid burning. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use plant-based buttermilk and vegan butter. Bourbon can be omitted or replaced with vanilla extract for children.

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