“Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup”

Did you have a favorite breakfast food when you were a kid? Something Mom or Grandma made that only they could prepare and tasted better than any restaurant could make? Since my Mom passed away 8 years ago, I had dreamed of recreating my Mom’s recipe for her out of this world pancakes which she never used a recipe for. Mom’s pancakes were so good I could eat them without syrup. Now, you know these little breakfast gems had to be good. Syrup is a kid’s best friend. To tell you the truth I was the butter kid and my sister the syrup kid. Today I’m sharing with you a recipe creation as close to Mom’s as I could possibly get, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup.

Let me tell you no syrup is required. But the syrup I’ve made to go along with these pancakes is irresistible. One day while surfing the internet some three or four years ago, I found an interesting recipe for syrup. I had eaten a syrup similar to this in my travels and I had always wondered how easy it was to make. Low and behold, easy, simple and delicious is all I have to say. This syrup will bring to life a fantastic pancake recipe and you wonder how pancakes could taste any better.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup

To make the best Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup ever, buttermilk is my secret along with plenty of baking powder and  baking soda in the pancakes. These ingredients are the reason your result will be light and fluffy pancakes every time. Make sure your buttermilk comes to room temperature before using. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and you’re on your way to heaven for breakfast. I do consider this a weekend recipe when you can sit, savor, and enjoy the flavors.

The Pecan Butter Syrup is just as simple to make. I suggest making your syrup just before cooking your pancakes. Syrup can be reheated slightly just before serving if it is not warm enough. Mine usually stays warm enough but just in case as you know sometimes life happens. Add pecans to your sugar, buttermilk, and butter in a medium saucepan, as a result pecans are cooked alleviating the raw taste of nuts. Syrup is so good you may be in the frame of mind to drink it. The magic happens when the vanilla and baking soda are added.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup

As with all my recipes they are only a guide for you to create your own kitchen deliciousness. That is what makes cooking so much fun. So if pancakes are one of your family favorites, I urge you to try this recipe. These will definitely become a fast family favorite I promise. My husband asks for these pancakes quite often so I make them on our cheat day. So worth the wait and don’t forget to serve bacon or sausage as a side. Glory! Glory! Glory! Give me a shout if you make this recipe and share your favorite kid breakfast memory.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup

 

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Butter Syrup

1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

4 T. unsalted butter, melted

1 egg

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 t. granulated sugar

1 T. baking powder

3/4 t. baking soda

1/8 t. kosher salt

Pecan Butter Syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1 t. vanilla extract

1 t. baking soda

To prepare pancake batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until thoroughly combined; set aside.

Using another large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined, being careful not to over mix. Some lumps may remain and that’s okay.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 T. oil or butter to skillet.

When butter or oil is hot, use a ¼ cup measure to form pancakes to your liking. Cook about 1 ½ minutes or until batter is bubbly. Flip pancakes over, cooking another 1 ½ minutes or until golden brown.

Remove to plate and keep warm while preparing the rest of pancake batter.

Serve pancakes with warm Butter Pecan Syrup. Enjoy!

To prepare syrup: In a 2-quart saucepan, add sugar, buttermilk, butter, and pecans. Cook over medium heat for 7 – 8 minutes.

Remove syrup from heat, waiting 1 minute then stir in soda and vanilla. Syrup will foam; stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes then stir again before serving warm.