Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour

This buttermilk pancake recipe is a great way to make pancakes when you have self-raising flour and no baking powder. Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour give the finished pancakes an extra boost of height and makes a truly beautiful stack of pancakes.

Why you’ll love this recipe

This Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour recipe makes the perfect Sunday morning food. I love any recipe that uses up what you have in the cupboard and when you have no baking powder left! Swapping out plain flour for self-raising is an easy change to make for buttermilk pancakes. But if you only have plain flour don’t worry, I also have a recipe for easy buttermilk pancakes.

You can make a delicious tall stack of fluffy pancakes at home.

They buttermilk pancakes are light and fluffy.

This recipe makes 12 mini pancakes to share. However I love making two pancakes stacks with six pancakes each. It’s the perfect amount for a breakfast and leaves no leftovers.

Top Questions – link to answers later

Is self-raising flour OK for pancakes?
Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain flour for buttermilk pancakes?
Do I need baking soda if I use self-rising flour?
what happens if you make pancakes with self-raising flour?

Ingredients

• self – raising flour
• small pinch salt ( trust me, it makes all the difference)
• tablespoon caster sugar (or granulated sugar)
• large eggs
• teaspoon vanilla extract – More if you like a sweeter taste
• buttermilk
• milk
• unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing the frying pan)

How to make Self Raising Flour Buttermilk Pancakes – step by step

• Sieve your self-raising flour, bicarbonate of soda and caster sugar into a large mixing bowl.
• In a separate jug or bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla and milk. I would recommend whisking your egg in a bowl first, this helps to add extra air into your batter and gives you an opportunity to pick out any shell.
• Gently whisk the milk mixture into the flour mix until you have a smooth and lump-free batter.
• Place your frying pan on a medium heat and add a teaspoon of butter to melt in the pan. Make sure that your pan is hot! The hotter the pan the less likely you are to have to dump your first self raising flour buttermilk pancake.
• Spoon the mixture into the pan leaving space between them. Make the buttermilk pancakes any size of you want. I prefer a stack of mini ones but you could make one giant one if you fancy.
• Keep an eye on the self – raising flour buttermilk pancakes and after about 1-2 minutes flip them over and cook for another 60 seconds until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve the pancakes straight away and enjoy with your favourite toppings

Top Tips

• Be sure to crack your egg into a separate bowl so you don’t miss any bits of shell. It also gives you chance to whisk them together first for an extra airy batter.
• Ensure your pan is really hot when you start cooking. As you pour in your buttermilk pancake batter, the temperature in the pan will drop so to reduce the chance of the first pancake sticking, keep the temperature up and add your fat so it gets nice and hot too.
• Don’t forget to season your baking! Adding a pinch of salt and vanilla essence to your mix is vital for a full flavoured self raising buttermilk pancake.

Serving Suggestions

With lots of toppings! Here are my favourites:

NUTTELLA

Chocolate spread is the perfect sweet treat for this easy self raising flour pancakes, you can use your favourite spread or if you are feeling fancy then slice up some fruit and drizzle melted chocolate over the top. (Valentines day anyone?)

SAVOURY BRUNCH

I am partial to a savoury pancake, sausage and bacon in a tomato sauce or maybe mushroom and onion. The possibilities are endless. You can have self raising flour buttermilk pancakes or breakfast lunch or dinner!

CLASSIC AMERICAN BREAKFAST

If you are looking for that classic fully American pancake meal then you need to fry some bacon and pour some maple syrup over your hot pancakes and dive in!. You get extra points if you add whipped cream too! You can even take this another level by also whipping up some simple French toast and serving a platter of breakfast treats.

Equipment for self raising flour pancakes

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A pan

a mixing bowl (or 2 if you’re following my top tricks)

A spatula for flipping

Storing / Making ahead of time options

You can make your self raising pancake batter ahead of cooking, I would even suggest letting it rest for about 30 minutes. But I would cook and eat your pancakes on the same day.

Freshly made pancakes are so tasty but can be kept in the fridge for a couple days, just remember to keep them covered!

Substitutions and variations

You can swap out the self raising flour for plain flour and a pinch of baking powder if you’ve just run out ( check out my recipe for buttermilk pancakes using plain flour).

You can of course add your own favourite toppings, like fresh fruit, golden syrup or even both! I’ve added my favourite toppings further up in this recipe but I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments below.

FAQS Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour

Is self-raising flour OK for pancakes?

Of course it’s okay to use self raising flour for pancakes! It helps creates tall and fluffy buttermilk pancakes that are delicious!

Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain flour for buttermilk pancakes?

Both types of flour work for this pancake recipe. Plain flour will need a pinch of baking powder to help them to rise. Self-raising doesn’t need that extra baking powder as it has it in already.

Self Raising flour buttermilk pancakes might be my best pancakes yet!

Do I need baking soda if I use self-rising flour?

Self-raising flour doesn’t contain baking soda. So if the recipe calls for baking soda you should still use it. If the recipe calls for baking powder then you can omit if you are replacing the plain flour with self-raising flour.

What happens if you make buttermilk pancakes with self-raising flour?

If you make buttermilk pancakes with self-raising flour they will become super tall and fluffy! The same will happen with plain flour and a baking powder. It’s the same thing but slightly different.

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Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour

Sisley White

This recipe is a great way to make pancakes when you have self-raising flour and no baking powder. Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour give the finished pancakes an extra boost of height and makes a truly beautiful stack of pancakes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine British, English, International

Servings 2 people

Calories 622 kcal

Equipment

• Frying Pan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

Ingredients

 

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• 125 g self-raising flour
• ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• small pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar (or granulated sugar)
• 1 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 ml buttermilk
• 40 ml milk
• unsalted butter (for greasing the frying pan)

Instructions

 

• Sieve the self-raising flour, bicarbonate of soda and caster sugar into a large mixing bowl.
• In a separate jug or bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla and milk.
• Gently whisk the milk mixture into the flour mix until you have a smooth and lump-free batter.
• Place your frying pan on a medium heat and add a teaspoon of butter to melt in the pan.
• Spoon the mixture into the pan leaving space between them. Make them the size of buttermilk pancakes you want. I prefer a stack of mini ones but you could make one giant one if you fancy.
• Keep an eye on the buttermilk pancakes and after about 1-2 minutes flip them over and cook for another 60 seconds until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve the pancakes and enjoy with your favourite toppings.

Notes

• If you have leftover batter you can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• If you have leftover pancakes you can freeze the buttermilk pancakes for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost and gently warm up in a frying pan.
• Buttermilk Pancakes with Self Raising Flour will give the pancakes a great rise and look beautiful as a stack.
• If you are making a lot you can place the pancakes on a warmed plate and cover them with a clean teatowel until you are ready to eat them.

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1250IUCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg

Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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