Start by combining the plant milk and ACV and letting it sit for a couple of minutes — this creates a quick buttermilk that gives you that fluffiness.
Mix your dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another, then bring them together gently.
Don't overmix; lumps are fine and actually good here.
Let the batter rest 5 minutes while the pan heats up on medium-low.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2-3 minutes), then flip once and give it another minute or so.
Resist pressing them down with the spatula — that's what kills the fluff.
The key is a consistent medium-low heat. Too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks through.