Creating perfect buttermilk pancakes is a breeze with these simple steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and equipment, including a mixing bowl, whisk, and frying pan or griddle.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
5. Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
6. Cook Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
7. Keep Warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.
8. Repeat: Continue cooking until all batter is used, adding more butter or oil to the pan as needed.
9. Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate, ready for serving.

Following these steps, you’ll create a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes that will impress everyone at the breakfast table.