Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet (approximately 13x18 inches) with parchment paper.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and coat the parchment paper and the sides of the baking sheet with the butter.
3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and mix together with the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk together until thoroughly combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
6. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chopped fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips, if desired.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and smooth into an even layer. Gently shake the pan to ensure the batter is evenly spread.
8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pancake is lightly golden, cracked, and springs back when touched.
9. While the pancakes are baking, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
10. Remove the pancake from the oven and heat the broiler to high. Brush the 3 tablespoons of melted butter onto the top of the pancake. Broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through the cooking process to evenly brown the pancakes. Do not walk away from the broiler as the pancakes can burn easily.
11. Cut the pancakes while they are still hot into 12 pieces.
12. Serve warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup and/or mixed fruit and additional nuts.