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Truck-Stop Buttermilk Pancakes

This truck-stop buttermilk pancake recipe is a yummy breakfast treat and very easy to make! Serve them with bacon or sausage and some fried eggs — they're wonderful! The batter will keep in the fridge for a couple of days if you can't make it all at once, or you can freeze it and make it later.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 4160.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls One for wet ingredients, one for dry.
  • 1 Whisk For combining ingredients and avoiding overmixing.
  • 1 Large Skillet or Griddle Heavy-bottomed for even heat distribution.
  • 1 Spatula Wide and thin for easy flipping.
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient portions.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 5 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt Optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk buttermilk, milk, eggs, and butter together in a large bowl.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; stir into buttermilk mixture until just blended. Adjust batter thickness to your liking by adding more flour or buttermilk.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Drop batter by ¼ cupfuls onto the skillet; cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.

Notes

The key to light, fluffy pancakes is not to overmix the batter; stir only until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. A few lumps are perfectly fine and even desirable. Allowing the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking lets the flour fully hydrate and the leavening agents activate, resulting in a more tender crumb. Maintain consistent medium heat on your skillet; too low and pancakes will be tough, too high and they'll burn before cooking through. For extra richness and a golden crust, use clarified butter or a blend of butter and a neutral oil like grapeseed for cooking instead of just cooking spray.