Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted and slightly cooled
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Butter and maple syrup, for serving

Method

  • Heat the oven to 200 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  • Place a baking sheet on the rack.
  • Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
  • Place the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter in a medium bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
  • Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir with a spoon or rubber spatula until the flour is just incorporated and no streaks remain, about 20 strokes.
  • (The batter will be lumpy.)
  • Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large frying pan, seasoned cast iron skillet, or griddle over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
  • Test to see if the pan is hot enough by sprinkling a few drops of water in it: If the water bounces and sputters, the pan is ready to use; if it evaporates instantly, the pan is too hot.
  • When the pan is ready, use a paper towel to coat it with a thin film of vegetable oil.
  • Ladle the batter into the pan: 1/2 cup for large (6-inch) pancakes or 1/4 cup for smaller (4-inch) pancakes, leaving at least 1 inch in between.
  • Evenly sprinkle each pancake with 1/4 cup (for 6-inch pancakes) or 2 tablespoons (for 4-inch ones) of the blueberries.
  • Cook until little bubbles appear on the pancakes surface and the bottoms are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Flip and cook the second side until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer the pancakes to the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, oiling the pan as necessary.
  • Serve with butter and maple syrup.