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Fluffy Funfetti Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe with Easy Vanilla Maple Butter Syrup

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These fluffy funfetti buttermilk pancakes are a joyful breakfast treat featuring tender pancakes with rainbow sprinkles and a luscious vanilla maple butter syrup. Perfect for celebrations or a cheerful weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk, shaken well (or homemade with 1 tbsp lemon juice + milk)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (plus extra for cooking)
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (non-bleeding, pastel preferred)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (for syrup)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for syrup)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (about 5 minutes).
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat egg with buttermilk until smooth. Stir in melted butter, ensuring it is not too hot (about 3 minutes).
  3. Fold wet into dry: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; lumps are okay (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add sprinkles: Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to over-stir to avoid color bleeding (about 1 minute).
  5. Preheat skillet: Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter and swirl to coat evenly (about 5 minutes).
  6. Cook pancakes: Using a ¼ cup measure, pour batter onto skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed (10-15 minutes).
  7. Make syrup: While pancakes cook, melt ½ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Keep warm, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
  8. Serve: Stack pancakes on plates and drizzle generously with warm vanilla maple butter syrup. Add extra sprinkles if desired (about 2 minutes).

Notes

Use buttermilk or a homemade substitute for tender, tangy pancakes. Avoid overmixing batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Fold sprinkles in gently to prevent color bleeding. Cook pancakes on medium heat and keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if cooking in batches. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and butter.

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