Yields: About 8-10 pancakes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or see substitution below)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for the pan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen blueberries work but may release more liquid)
- Butter and maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Mix 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 the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently whisk until just combined. Don’t overmix, as a slightly lumpy batter is okay.
- Fold in the blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries, trying not to crush them.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with a bit of melted butter. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle.
- Cook until bubbly: Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot: Serve immediately with a generous pat of butter and plenty of maple syrup.
Tips:
- Buttermilk substitution: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly.
- Adjusting sweetness: If you prefer sweeter pancakes, increase the sugar to 2-3 tablespoons.
- Frozen blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them. Fold them in frozen to prevent them from bleeding too much color into the batter.
- Pancake perfection: The first pancake is often a test. Adjust the heat as needed if they’re cooking too quickly or slowly.
Enjoy your delicious IHOP-style blueberry pancakes!
