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.

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

  4. Add baking soda to warm milk. Stir.

    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.