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Buttermilk Syrup

From the kitchen of Marti Pooley

A warm, foamy buttermilk syrup for pancakes and waffles.

Added September 29, 2026

Prep
~5 min
Cook
~5 min
Total
~10 min

~ Times are estimates where the original recipe did not say.

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Steps

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and buttermilk and bring to a boil.

  2. Once it is at a complete boil, let it boil for 1 minute.

  3. Take off the heat and whisk in the baking soda and vanilla.

  4. Serve warm with your favorite pancakes or waffles.

Notes & tips

  • It will foam up during the boiling and especially when the other ingredients are added.
  • Best served warm.

You'll need

medium saucepan

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