Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a griddle to medium heat according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, and butter; stir until well blended but some small lumps remain. Overmixing the batter will make the pancakes tough and rubbery.

3. 3

   Pour oil on a paper towel; spread over griddle to lightly grease. Splash griddle with a few drops of water to test it; water should dance across the surface and not instantly steam and evaporate.

4. 4

   Drop batter by ¼ to ⅓ cupfuls onto the griddle; cook until the sides start to shine and look stiff, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.