Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes
Description
This basic pancake recipe becomes a delicious holiday breakfast by adding pumpkin and fall spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Directions
1
Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; whisk together until aerated, about 2 minutes.
2
Combine pumpkin puree, egg, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice in a second large bowl. Mix in flour mixture and stir just until batter is moistened. Do not overmix.
3
Coat a large skillet with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat.
4
Pour batter into the prepared skillet 1/4 cup at a time and cook until pancakes are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.