Ingredients
- Dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt
- Wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, optional food coloring
- For cooking: butter or cooking spray
- Toppings: maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, chocolate chips
Instructions
Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Pour wet into dry and gently fold until just combined with small lumps remaining. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes. Heat griddle to medium and lightly grease. Pour or pipe heart shapes onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form and edges set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until golden. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
Don’t overmix batter—lumps are good! Batter should be thick, not runny. Let batter rest before cooking for fluffiest results. Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly. First pancake is always a test—adjust heat as needed. Freeze extras for quick weekday breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert . Breakfast
- Method: Griddle cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free