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Fluffy Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes

Close-up of a stack of fluffy Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes cut open, drizzled generously with maple syrup.
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A simple recipe for light and tender pancakes using a gluten-free flour blend and a homemade buttermilk substitute.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (must contain xanthan gum)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. Make the gluten-free buttermilk: Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into the milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it slightly curdles.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Add the melted butter and the prepared buttermilk mixture to the eggs and whisk until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Test the temperature by flicking a drop of water; it should sizzle immediately.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
  • For dairy-free pancakes, use unsweetened almond or soy milk for the buttermilk substitute.
  • If you want to make a larger batch, you can store cooked pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200F oven while you finish cooking the rest.

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