The most attractive feature of sheet pan pancakes is that all the pancakes are ready to eat at the same time, and you won’t have to stand over a griddle flipping pancakes. The whole family will love these easy buttermilk pancakes.
Preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a 9 x 13 inch sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Add melted butter to a mixing bowl and slowly whisk in buttermilk. Mixture will become slightly thick. Whisk in beaten egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, beaten, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
On top of wet ingredients, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Toss together gently before stirring all ingredients together until just combined.
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
Spread into prepared sheet pan in an even layer.
Bake for 12 minutes or until set in the middle. Cut into squares and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Without buttermilk: If you're out of buttermilk, you an make these pancakes with regular milk. Increase baking powder to 2 teaspoons and omit the baking soda. Refer to the post to learn how to make a buttermilk substitute, if you prefer.
Flavor variations: After you pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle blueberries or another favorite berry over the batter. Mini chocolate chips are another great chioice Savory options can be cooked bacon, crumbled sausage, or shredded cheese.
Fun-shaped pancakes: Cut the pancakes into any shape you like, like triangles, diamonds, or mini squares. Use a cookie cutter to make shapes if you like.