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    Blueberry Pancakes

    June 30, 2020 | Updated March 26, 2022 by Ryan 2 Comments

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    This blueberry pancakes recipe creates super light and fluffy pancakes loaded with fresh blueberries, making it a perfect weekend breakfast.

    maple syrup being drizzled over stacked blueberry pancakes

    When you think of breakfast on a lazy Saturday morning, you think of pancakes - from apple ricotta pancakes to pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes to banana oat pancakes to banana chocolate chip pancakes to mango pancakes. The options are endless.

    But today is about these buttermilk pancakes with blueberries. I mean who doesn't love pancakes? And buttermilk pancakes couldn't be easier to make. You can add whatever ingredients you want to it but what is more classic than blueberries?

    And these pancakes are thick with a fluffy interior but golden and slightly crisp on the outside. And then top it with some maple syrup and butter. Yum!

    While two is enough for breakfast, you might find yourself sneaking in a third or fourth. Just saying... And no, you don't have to wait for blueberry season to enjoy these. This blueberry pancakes recipe is a great option year round!

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    maple syrup on stacked blueberry pancakes

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Cake flour - can also use all-purpose flour, but cake flour helps create a light and fluffy blueberry pancake.
    • Light brown sugar - granulated sugar works as well.
    • Baking powder/baking soda - helps the buttermilk pancakes rise.
    • Kosher salt - enhances the flavor.
    • Buttermilk - reacts with the leavening agents to give rise to the pancakes
    • Eggs - provides structure.
    • Unsalted butter - adds flavor and is what used to cook the pancakes.
    • Vanilla extract - enhances the flavor of this blueberry pancakes recipe.
    • Blueberries - fresh is best, but frozen works too.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    2. Add the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
    3. Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat and pour about ⅓ cup of the batter. Top with some blueberries and cook until you see bubbles on top and the edges are firming up.
    4. Flip and cook the blueberry pancakes for another 1-2 minutes or until the pancakes are cooked through.
    process shots of how to make blueberry pancakes

    Cake Flour Makes the Difference

    Cake flour has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, and it is finer, lighter, and softer. Because there is less protein, there is less gluten.

    If you were making bread or pasta, that gluten is essential. But for something like pancakes, where you want something light and fluffy, cake flour is perfect. However all-purpose flour will work just fine as well.

    FAQs

    Can I Use a Buttermilk Substitute? 

    Not many people actually keep buttermilk on hand, but the real stuff makes a difference. However if you want to make your own version of it, mix 1 ½ cups of milk with 1 ½ tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes. Don't expect it to be as thick and creamy however.

    Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?

    Yes. Sadly blueberries aren't always in season but frozen will work fine for this blueberry pancakes recipe. Just make sure you thaw them first and then pat them dry so there isn't too much moister on the berries.

    Why Aren't My Pancakes Fluffy?

    Over-mixing pancake batter develops the gluten which will make them tough and rubbery. You want to mix the batter until it just comes together. It's okay if there are some lumps of flour.

    Can I Freeze the Pancakes?

    Of course! Transfer the pancakes in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Place them in the freezer for two hours before transferring to a bag. To heat, place frozen pancakes in an oven or toaster oven until warmed.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    1. Baking Powder/Soda Freshness - you may not realize this but baking powder and baking soda actually expires pretty quickly. Use baking powder that is less than a year old since it has been opened. If you use older baking powder, it won’t be powerful enough to help leaven the donuts. You can test it by stirring half a teaspoon of baking powder into a cup of hot water. It will immediately start to fizz and release carbon dioxide gas if it’s still fresh enough to use. Baking soda should be less than six months old and you can use the same test.
    2. Whisk Dry Ingredients - to avoid lumps in this blueberry pancakes recipe, whisk the dry ingredients before adding to the wet ingredients.
    3. Don't Overmix - to add to the above, you don't want to overmix the batter. You want to have some lumps to create fluffy pancakes.
    4. Rest the Batter - if you have the time, rest the batter for 15 minutes so the flour absorbs the liquid. I do this as I'm warming up the pan.
    5. Use an Electric Skillet - a large electric skillet allows you to make multiple pancakes at a time, but you can use a cast iron skillet as well.
    6. Wipe Skillet - by using butter, it will eventually burn so wipe the skillet between pancake batches to keep from having burned pancakes.
    7. Don't Flip Too Early - wait until bubbles pop and form holes that stay open on the surface of the batter before flipping the pancakes.
    stacked blueberry pancakes on plate

    Other Breakfast Recipes

    • Oat Flour Pancakes
    • Banana Nutella Crepes
    • Blackberry French Toast Casserole
    • Bacon Cheddar Waffles

    If you’ve tried these blueberry pancakes recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

    maple syrup being drizzled over stacked blueberry pancakes
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    5 from 4 votes

    Blueberry Pancakes

    These pancakes are super light and fluffy and loaded with fresh blueberries, making it a perfect weekend breakfast.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 pancakes
    Calories: 234kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cake flour
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups fresh blueberries

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    • Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla extract until just combined.
    • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and melt a little butter.
    • Pour ⅓ cup of the batter onto the hot griddle and top evenly with blueberries, as many or few as you prefer. Cook until you see bubbles on top and the edges are firming up. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are browned and cooked through.
    • Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

    Notes

    • Baking Powder/Soda Freshness - you may not realize this but baking powder and baking soda actually expires pretty quickly. Use baking powder that is less than a year old since it has been opened. If you use older baking powder, it won’t be powerful enough to help leaven the donuts. You can test it by stirring half a teaspoon of baking powder into a cup of hot water. It will immediately start to fizz and release carbon dioxide gas if it’s still fresh enough to use. Baking soda should be less than six months old and you can use the same test.
    • Whisk Dry Ingredients - to avoid lumps, whisk the dry ingredients before adding to the wet ingredients.
    • Don't Overmix - to add to the above, you don't want to overmix the batter. You want to have some lumps to create fluffy pancakes.
    • Rest the Batter - if you have the time, rest the batter for 15 minutes so the flour absorbs the liquid. I do this as I'm warming up the pan.
    • Use an Electric Skillet - a large electric skillet allows you to make multiple pancakes at a time, but you can use a cast iron skillet as well.
    • Wipe Skillet - by using butter, it will eventually burn so wipe the skillet between pancake batches to keep from having burned pancakes.
    • Don't Flip Too Early - wait until bubbles pop and form holes that stay open on the surface of the batter before flipping the pancakes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g
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    1. Wyld Waya says

      September 14, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I am a type 1 diabetic so I had to do a few changes such as almond and coconut flour for regular flour and splenda instead of sugar and almond Milk for reg milk and only increasing the amount of milk in the recipe... it is FABULOUS!!👌
      Thank You so much 🙃
      Sincerely,
      Wyld Waya

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      • Ryan says

        September 14, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it!

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