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Fluffy St. Patrick's Day Green Buttermilk Pancakes

Start your St. Patrick’s morning with these tender, tall, and vibrant green buttermilk pancakes, quick to make and impressive on the plate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Choose a fresh bag for best results.
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Baking powder Fresh baking powder works best.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg (beaten) Use room temperature for better blending.
  • 3 Tablespoons Canola or vegetable oil
  • 1.75 cups Buttermilk Full-fat buttermilk yields best texture.
  • 1 Tablespoon Green food coloring Adjust for desired shade.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a deep well in the center.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the oil, buttermilk, and green food coloring until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; the batter should look slightly lumpy.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to improve texture.
Cooking
  1. Preheat griddle or frying pan to 250°F (120°C) and lightly grease with oil.
  2. Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle, spacing at least two inches apart.
  3. Cook until edges look dry and bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden.
Serving
  1. Stack and serve warm with butter, syrup, or festive toppings like whipped cream and sprinkles.

Notes

For uneven cooking, adjust griddle temperature after the first pancake. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.