Gingerbread Pancakes
Enjoy a warm stack of gingerbread pancakes, soft and fluffy, filled with sweet and spicy flavors and drizzled with a rich spiced syrup.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Spiced Syrup
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 pieces star anise
- 2 whole cloves
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Cooking
- Heat a griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Making Spiced Syrup
- Combine the maple syrup, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Serving
- Serve pancakes warm, drizzled with spiced syrup, and top with whipped cream or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use fresh spices for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter; it’s okay if a few lumps remain. You can make mini pancakes for little hands or smaller servings. Allow your batter to rest for a few minutes before cooking to make fluffier pancakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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