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Diner-Style Buttermilk Pancakes

4.7

(48)

Photo of a pancake on a plate with fork knife and maple syrup.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

These pancakes are extra fluffy thanks to a shot of seltzer. Their large size is classic for diners, but you can make smaller, easier-to-flip pancakes by scooping ¼-cupfuls of batter onto your griddle.

Cooks' Note

To feed a larger group, double the recipe and keep pancakes warm in a 250°F oven between batches. If you don't have a griddle or 2 skillets, use 1 skillet to cook the pancakes.

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