Description
These Fluffy St. Patricks Day Green Buttermilk Pancakes are an absolute treat with their light, fluffy texture and delightful green hue. Perfect for celebrating any occasion, they are made with simple ingredients like buttermilk and flour, making them a go-to choice for quick breakfasts or festive brunches. Serve them warm with butter or syrup for a deliciously enjoyable meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring (adjust for shade)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a deep well in the center.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the oil, buttermilk, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients.
- Gently stir the mixture until just combined, keeping the batter slightly lumpy for fluffiness.
- Preheat the griddle or frying pan to 250°F (120°C) and lightly grease it with oil.
- Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot griddle.
- Cook until the edges look dry and bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, or festive toppings.
Notes
Adjust the amount of green food coloring based on your desired shade of green.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness.
Store any leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg