Preheat the oven to 425°F. Take 2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted and brush it all over a half sheet tray, set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled slightly, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs and 1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 Tablespoons baking powder.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
Stir together until just combined and there are no dry streaks. It's okay if it is a little lumpy.
Spread the mixture on the sheet tray in an even layer.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, on the middle rack, until golden brown on top.
Slice and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like powdered sugar, butter, and maple syrup.
Notes
Toppings are not included in the nutritional value.
These can be frozen, see my tips above.
You can add any of your favorite toppings to this like syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar, butter, fruit etc.
Add any mix-in's you like such as nuts, fruit, chocolate chips, etc.
This recipe will feed four people with 3 pancakes per serving.