*These Buttermilk Pancakes are so incredibly light and fluffy! This easy recipe is my go-to for the most delicious pancakes.*

There are lots of things I love about living in a big city. The close proximity to so many great restaurants. My walk to work – past shops, along the trolley car route, and through Union Square – which is certainly never boring. And the fact that exploring every weekend feels like a new adventure, just to name a few. But all of the long lines and crowds definitely aren’t San Francisco’s best quality. For instance, said stroll through Union Square is often more of a pushing-and-squeezing fight through a mob of tourists and business people. Another time these crowds never fail to appear is weekend mornings, at all of the city’s most popular brunch spots.

Brunch in San Francisco – as, I’m sure, in many other big cities – can be seriously crazy. To many people, it seems, brunch is like a religion. I have to admit, it can be really fun to plop down at a big table with a group of friends, order a round of drinks, and dig into an indulgent meal of all the very best food groups. I mean, seriously. With pancakes, waffles, bacon, and potatoes, we all know that brunch is the best meal of the day. But when the wait for a table is an hour, or more, some of the magic of this activity is definitely lost.

So, we must search out some reliable alternatives! My boyfriend and I recently discovered a little deli in our neighborhood that serves delicious, classic brunch options – the french toast is seriously superb! And, most importantly, there’s never a line. We’ve also taken to cooking weekend brunch at home more often, too. Sometimes we’ll make something easy, like toast, but pancakes have also been on heavy rotation recently. And this particular recipe is my very favorite. It’s a super simple rendition of classic buttermilk pancakes – little more than flour, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and an egg. Each pancake is light, fluffy, and not too sweet, with a perfect buttery, golden exterior. I love the subtle tang from the buttermilk, especially paired with fresh berries and plenty of maple syrup. Whenever I’m craving a delicious and hearty brunch at home, I’ll be making these perfect buttermilk pancakes – for years to come!