Description
These pancakes are tender, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon goodness, featuring a moist cinnamon sugar swirl and a tender crumb thanks to buttermilk and gentle mixing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (300ml)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (45g), cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar (100g)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (30g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; lumps are okay.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until water droplets dance and evaporate quickly.
- Pour Batter and Add Cinnamon Swirl: Pour ¼ cup batter onto skillet, immediately add cinnamon swirl drops or lines on top, and gently drag a toothpick through to create swirls.
- Cook Until Bubbly and Flip: Cook pancakes 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a warm oven (about 200°F) while finishing the rest. Serve with butter and maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor. Control heat to avoid burning cinnamon sugar. Make the cinnamon swirl just before cooking to keep it spreadable. Use a piping bag or zip-top bag for prettier swirls. Keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven. Substitute buttermilk with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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