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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES 
Many people think that the word "Buttermilk" denotes that this low-fat ingredient contains butter and fat, but that is far from the case. Buttermilk is low in fat and is a good source of Vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, all elements required for maintaining bone health. As an added bonus, cultured buttermilk contains live beneficial cultures, much like yogurt!

1 egg
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg with a fork. Add buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat for 30 seconds. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add beaten egg mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until blended but do not overmix; mixture can still be slightly lumpy.

Lightly grease or brush with butter a griddle or heavy skillet and heat to medium low or medium. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto sizzling hot griddle for each pancake.

Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until bubbles form and pop on surface and edges start to dry. Flip pancake over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield: about 8 or 9 (4-inch) pancakes.

Nutrition (per serving): 102 calories, 4g total fat, less than 1g saturated fat, less than 1g polyunsaturated fat, 74.7mg potassium, 13.1g carbohydrates, 2.2g sugar, less than 1g fiber, 3.3g protein, 24.9mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 104.7mg calcium, 36.2IU Vitamin A, less than 1mg Vitamin C, 1.9IU Vitamin D, less than 1mg iron.

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Buttermilk Pancakes
   #152004
 Johan van Wyk says:
Had this with cinnamon sugar.....very nice!
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 Lisa (Alabama) replies:
You don't need to change a thing! Somehow this has turned into a section to try and improve other people's recipes but this is perfect just as it's written!
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 Amy Sprik (United States) says:
Family favorite!
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 Sharon Butler (Connecticut) says:
I made these pancakes this morning. My husband said they were superb. I doubled the recipe and added two shakes of cinnamon and 4 tablespoons of quick oats. We will make these again.
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 Ron B (Texas) says:
First time ever made my own pancake batter, these are some of the best buttermilk pancakes but I've ever made! Light and fluffy!
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 Sharon B. (Connecticut) says:
I made these pancakes again today. I doubled the recipe (left out the salt). I used almond extract and 2 shakes of cinnamon instead of vanilla. Added 1/3 cup applesauce and 4 tablespoons of oats. (This recipe is also good with lemon extract.) A delicious family favorite!

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