Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes (Printer View)

Fluffy pancakes enriched with warm ginger, cinnamon, and molasses for a cozy winter morning.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ¾ cup milk
09 - 2 tablespoons molasses
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - ½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for cooking
12 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined, leaving some lumps to maintain fluffiness.
04 - Heat a heavy-based pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour ⅓ cup of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Continue cooking remaining batter, adding butter as needed. Stack pancakes and serve warm topped with butter and maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fluffy pancakes infused with warm gingerbread spices
  • Perfect for a festive breakfast or winter brunch
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  • For extra flavor, top with whipped cream, toasted pecans, or a dusting of powdered sugar
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour for a heartier texture
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  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for even cooking and better browning
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