There's only 1 way to make buttermilk pancakes. Use real buttermilk, no water or regular milk. After you mix it up, LET THE BATTER SIT OUT ON THE COUNTER FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR, not in the fridge. It takes time for the enzymes in the buttermilk to work on the batter. Mix it a little thin because it'll thicken as it sits.

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