Back then, I'd make pancakes from a box, using Aunt Jemima's pancake mix. I've since realized that it's not much harder to make pancakes from scratch ... the left has no baking soda.

Which is why buttermilk is absolutely crucial for good pancakes. Buttermilk is fermented milk (despite the deceptive name, it’s no fattier ... and the base in baking soda is what prevents ...