Gingerbread pancakes with spices (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes infused with warm gingerbread spices, perfect for a festive breakfast or winter brunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup milk
09 - 2 tablespoons molasses
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
03 - Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined; maintain slight lumps.
04 - Warm a heavy-based or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/3 cup batter per pancake into the pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges set. Flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
06 - Continue cooking remaining batter, applying butter as needed to prevent sticking.
07 - Stack pancakes and serve warm, optionally topped with butter and maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fluffy and flavorful pancakes
  • Perfect for festive breakfasts or winter brunch
02 -
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour for a heartier texture
  • Use plant-based butter and milk alternatives for a dairy-free version
03 -
  • Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes fluffy
  • Heat pan well and grease lightly before cooking each batch
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