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Blackstone Griddle Pancakes

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes made on the Blackstone griddle — cook 8-10 at once, everyone eats hot food at the same time. Weekend breakfast just got a serious upgrade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Pancakes
Course: Blackstone Recipes
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter or oil for the griddle

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined — some lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
  4. Let batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat the griddle.
  5. Preheat Blackstone to medium-low heat, targeting 350°F. Let it heat evenly for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add butter to the griddle and spread over your cooking area. It should melt and sizzle gently without browning immediately.
  7. Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle, spacing a few inches apart.
  8. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, pop, and edges look set and slightly dry.
  9. Flip once in a smooth confident motion. Cook the second side 1.5-2 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Remove and keep warm. Add more butter between batches and repeat.

Notes

  • Don't skip the buttermilk — it reacts with the baking soda to create lift and makes a noticeable difference in fluffiness.
  • Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking — this activates the leavening and relaxes the gluten for fluffier pancakes.
  • Do not press down on pancakes with your spatula — you'll squeeze out the air and end up with dense flat pancakes
  • 350°F is the sweet spot — too hot burns the outside before the inside cooks, too cool and you lose that golden crust.
  • Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or banana right after pouring batter onto the griddle, pressing them in slightly before flipping.
  • No buttermilk? Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and let it sit 5 minutes as a substitute.