Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

2 cups buttermilk

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract, optional

¼ cup chocolate chips, optional

1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract just until combined. Add chocolate chips. Some small lumps area okay. Don't over mix.
3. Let pancake batter rest for 10 minutes.
4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium high heat.
5. Spray with non-stick spray or brush with butter or oil
6. Ladle 1/3 – ½ cup batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
7. Flip the pancakes over when small bubbles appear on the surface and continue cooking on the opposite side until golden brown.
8. Serve with butter and syrup.