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Cloud-Soft Buttermilk Pancakes: IHOP National Pancake Day Twist

Celebrate National Pancake Day with a homemade spin on IHOP’s legendary fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Learn how to snag a free short stack at IHOP, then recreate the magic in your own kitchen with a few chef’s tricks.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 3 –4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups buttermilk well chilled
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for cooking
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method

 

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry. Gently stir until just combined—lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to develop extra fluff.
4. Heat a lightly buttered skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Use a ¼-cup measure to pour batter onto the hot surface.
5. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set, 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, another 1–2 minutes.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the rest.

Cloud-Soft Buttermilk Pancakes: IHOP National Pancake Day Twist

If IHOP has shown us anything over its 70-year run, it’s that pancakes are always a good idea. This National Pancake Day, whisk up your own version of IHOP’s signature short stack—then head out on March 4 (7 a.m.–8 p.m.) to any participating location for a complimentary three-pancake stack topped with whipped butter and your choice of flavored syrup.

How to Redeem Your Free Pancakes at IHOP

On Tuesday, March 4, simply visit any participating IHOP between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to claim your free Original Buttermilk Pancakes short stack. It’s the perfect moment to try a bacon-stuffed omelet or one of their famous milkshakes alongside your freebie.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups buttermilk, well chilled
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniform.
2. Mix wet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Fold together. Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined. Rest batter 10 minutes to maximize fluff.
4. Heat and pour. Butter a skillet over medium-low heat. Use a ¼-cup scoop to portion batter onto the hot pan.
5. Flip at bubbles. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear; flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
6. Keep warm. Place finished pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.

Chef’s Special Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, fold 1 tablespoon of honey into the melted butter before mixing it into the batter. It adds a delicate honey aroma and golden hue.

Serve your stack with whipped butter, a drizzle of maple or berry syrup, and any breakfast sides you love—bacon, fresh fruit, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for brunch indulgence.

Source: IHOP Free Pancakes March 2025

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