Grandpa Pancakes

by Laura Altamirano

December 25, 2025

Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Servings~12 pancakes

A Christmas delicacy.

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter5+ Tbsp
Egg1 Large
White Sugar1 Tbsp
Flour2 Cups
Baking Powder2 tsp
Baking Soda1 tsp
Buttermilk~4 1/2 Cups
Salt1/8 tsp
Powdered Sugar (Garnish)1/4 Cup
Salted Butter (Garnish)3+ Tbsp

Directions

  1. Add flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder to mixing bowl. Blend.

  2. Melt butter.

  3. Heat 1 1/2 cups buttermilk on stove until warm.

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    Do not boil or allow to seperate! DO NOT USE "CULTURED" BUTTERMILK!

  4. Add baking soda to warm milk. Stir.

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    Chain Reaction

  5. Add milk mixture to bowl. Mix.

  6. Add melted butter. Mix.

  7. Add remaining buttermilk. Stir into batter.

  8. On a hot griddle, place 1/3 cup of batter. Cook like a thin pancake.

  9. Serve rolled with a bit of butter in middle and with a dusting of powdered sugar.