Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

These soft and fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk are the perfect start to your day!

Nothing says brunch like a stack of pancakes right off the pan. Pancakes have become a weekend staple in my home. In fact, my kids love them so much that I’m constantly trying to come up with new and interesting versions. These delicious Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes combine some of our favourite berries in a warm and satisfying breakfast treat. They are perfect when served alongside bacon, sausage, or simply on their own with a healthy pour of maple syrup.

These delicious pancakes are studded with juicy wild blueberries and fried until golden on a hot pan. The combination of baking soda and baking powder with the acid in the buttermilk makes these pancakes incredibly light and airy while also giving them a slight tang. The crisp golden outside is the perfect contrast to the soft and fluffy interior, while the wild blueberries add a slightly sweet burst of juice in every bite. These pancakes will remind you of a fancy meal at your favourite brunch spot, but they easily come together in under 20 minutes. I promise that once you’ve tried these, they will become a brunch staple.

TOTAL TIME

• Preparation Time – 5 minutes
• Cooking Time – 12 minutes (if making pancakes in batches of 4)
• Total Time – 17 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

All the ingredients for these delicious pancakes are easy to source from any local grocer.

• 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
• 1 Large Egg
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Frozen Wild Blueberries
• 2 tbsp Avocado Oil

WHAT IS BUTTERMILK?

Buttermilk is a fermented dairy beverage. It is thick, creamy, and has a sour taste. It adds a depth of flavour to baked goods, and the acidity helps to aerate them.

WHAT IS VANILLA EXTRACT?

Vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla pods in alcohol to draw out their flavour, creating a highly concentrated liquid that is perfect for in pancake batter.

CAN I MAKE THESE PANCAKES LACTOSE FREE?

I have yet to find lactose free buttermilk, however you could create a lactose free buttermilk by making a substitute with whole lactose free milk.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BLUEBERRIES AND WILD BLUEBERRIES?

I always buy wild blueberries when they’re in season because they are so much more flavourful. They are smaller, sweeter, and juicier than cultivated blueberries, and I highly recommend buying them if possible.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

CAN I USE FRESH BLUEBERRIES INSTEAD OF FROZEN?

You can use fresh blueberries if you wish, however it is often difficult to find wild blueberries out of season.

IS THERE A SUBSTITUTE FOR BUTTERMILK?

It is very easy to make a substitute for buttermilk. Simply pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar into a measuring cup and fill it to the 1 1/2 cup mark with full fat milk. The key to a good substitute is using milk with some fat to better approximate the creaminess in real buttermilk.

CAN I USE A DIFFERENT OIL TO FRY THE PANCAKES?

If you’d rather use a different oil, coconut, canola, or sunflower would all work just as well.

EQUIPMENT FOR BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

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Below is a list of the main equipment/kitchen tools needed to make these buttermilk pancakes:

• Non Stick Pan

• Spatula

• Bowl

• Whisk

• 3 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop

COOKING DIRECTIONS

These delicious Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes are easy to make as long as you remember a few tips:

1. Evenly distribute out your blueberries to avoid soggy pancakes.
2. Always use real vanilla extract in your pancakes.
3. Avoid overmixing your batter to ensure fluffy pancakes.

MAKE AHEAD STORAGE

This recipe cannot be prepared in advance.

These pancakes can be kept for up to four days covered in the fridge.

FINISHED DISH

Enjoy these delicious Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes.

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