Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of gingerbread in these fluffy and flavorful pancakes. Packed with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these pancakes are perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or a holiday brunch. Serve them with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra indulgence. These pancakes will fill your home with the delightful aroma of gingerbread and bring joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Heat a greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the pancakes warm with whipped cream and maple syrup.
Interesting Facts
Gingerbread pancakes are a festive twist on traditional pancakes, perfect for the holiday season.
Ginger is known for its warming and soothing properties, making these pancakes a great choice for chilly mornings.
The combination of spices in gingerbread, including ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, adds a delightful depth of flavor to these pancakes.
Molasses gives these pancakes a rich and caramel-like sweetness, complementing the spices perfectly.