Nostalgic Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Glaze

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Fluffy, tender pancakes made with buttermilk and a simple maple syrup glaze, evoking childhood breakfast memories without any unnecessary additives. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups buttermilk with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, then pour into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (batter will be slightly lumpy).
  3. Step 3: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter and cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Step 4: Serve hot with 1/4 cup maple syrup drizzled over the top, allowing it to absorb into the pancakes.

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