Description
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin pancakes perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, featuring warm pumpkin pie spices and a tender texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle or pan: Preheat a griddle (electric or stovetop) or large pan to medium heat, about 350ºF, ensuring it is evenly heated for best cooking results.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir together to evenly distribute all ingredients and set the bowl aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate clean bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredient bowl. Gently fold using a spatula or spoon until just combined. There should still be some lumps; avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender.
- Grease the cooking surface: Lightly grease the preheated griddle or pan with oil or butter, doing this only once before the first batch to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pancakes: Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop batter onto the hot surface. Cook each pancake 2 to 4 minutes until air bubbles form and start popping near the center. This indicates it’s time to flip.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes, depending on heat, until the underside is golden brown and cooked through. Check doneness by gently lifting a pancake’s edge.
- Serve: Continue cooking remaining batter in batches. Optionally, keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven. Serve hot with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps are good for fluffy pancakes.
- Preheat the cooking surface to the proper temperature for even cooking.
- Use a 1/4 cup measurement for consistent pancake size and cooking time.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if making multiple batches.
- These pancakes pair beautifully with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
