# Buttermilk pancakes (from Joshua Weissman)

Video: [Making IHOP Pancakes at Home | But Better](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM) by [Joshua Weissman](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWeissman).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.15 per serving, ~$24.58 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$7.85* per serving (56%) vs ordering out (~$14.00*). * Estimate: 15 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pancake breakfast at ~$14, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (62 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) baking soda
- 1 tbsp (12 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (4 g) fine sea salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 whole egg egg
- 1 egg yolk egg yolk
- 2 tbsp (21 g) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (4 g) (optional) vanilla extract
- for greasing cooking spray
- for topping softened salted butter
- for serving maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (95 g) fresh blueberries (for batter)
- 2 cups (190 g) fresh blueberries (for sauce)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 3 tbsp (55 g) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (17 ml) light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (95 g) fresh blueberries (to fold into sauce)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (14 g) powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) (optional) crème fraîche
- 4 oz (115 g) softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp (35 g) whole milk (for frosting)
- 1 vanilla bean pod vanilla bean pod
- 1 cup (225 g) light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (14 g) muscovado sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water (for cinnamon spread)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup (for cinnamon spread)
- 2.5 tbsp (17 g) ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (84 g) cold unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (7 g) fine sea salt (for cinnamon spread)

## Steps

1. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=204s) Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt together in a large bowl.
2. [3:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=221s) Pour in the buttermilk, whole milk, egg, egg yolk, and vegetable oil, then whisk until just combined. Optionally mix in the vanilla extract.
3. [4:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=243s) Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat, spray lightly with cooking spray, and scoop 4 oz portions of batter. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
4. [4:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=283s) Serve traditional buttermilk pancakes stacked with a quenelle of softened salted butter and maple syrup.
5. [5:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=351s) For blueberry pancakes, fold fresh blueberries into the pancake batter before cooking.
6. [6:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=377s) Make the blueberry sauce by boiling blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, and corn syrup for 6 to 8 minutes. Strain, then fold in more fresh blueberries.
7. [7:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=437s) Whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, and optional crème fraîche to make whipped cream. Stack blueberry pancakes and top with sauce and whipped cream.
8. [8:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=514s) For Cinnastack pancakes, make vanilla frosting by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla bean seeds.
9. [9:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=555s) Make the cinnamon spread by heating brown sugar, muscovado sugar, and water, then boiling with maple syrup to 230°F. Whisk in cinnamon, cold butter, and sea salt.
10. [10:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtMTPhmQwM&t=608s) Assemble Cinnastack pancakes by layering pancakes with cinnamon spread, drizzling more spread on top, and piping a spiral of vanilla frosting.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- whisk
- non-stick griddle
- 4 oz. scooper
- saucepan
- fine mesh strainer
- electric mixer
- thermometer
- piping bag

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- total preparation time
- exact heat levels for griddle and saucepans

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