Gingerbread Pancakes Fluffy (Printer-Friendly)

Fluffy pancakes with warm gingerbread spices, ideal for a cozy festive breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ 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
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Create a well in the dry ingredients, pour in wet mixture, and fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined, leaving some lumps.
04 - Heat a heavy-based pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat; lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/3 cup batter per pancake.
05 - Cook pancakes 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Continue with remaining batter, adding butter as needed. Stack and serve warm, garnished with butter and maple syrup.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Warm gingerbread spice flavor
  • Perfect for festive breakfast or winter brunch
02 -
  • These pancakes are best served immediately for optimal fluffiness
  • Molasses gives a distinct rich flavor but can be adjusted or substituted if preferred
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter lumps are okay to keep pancakes tender
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat and perfect browning
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