Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Name: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling); 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, cooled; as needed cooking spray or butter (for the pan)

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with real pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast. A stack of these golden cakes will fill the kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, cooled
as needed cooking spray or butter (for the pan)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling), 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp melted, cooled unsalted butter until smooth.
3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined - a few lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
4

Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat lightly with cooking spray or butter (for the pan). When a drop of water skitters across the surface, the pan is ready.
5

Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Work in batches, keeping finished pancakes warm in a 200 F oven. Serve stacked with maple syrup.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Pumpkin Spice Pancakes at?

For Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, the oven is set to 200 F (about 95 C) in step 5.

How do I know when Pumpkin Spice Pancakes is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set. Step 5: cook until the bottoms are golden.

Why does Pumpkin Spice Pancakes say not to overmix?

Step 3 reads: "Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined - a few lumps are fine." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 3 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Pumpkin Spice Pancakes?

The entry for Pumpkin Spice Pancakes calls for 1 1/2 cups buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Is Pumpkin Spice Pancakes vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, cooled, as needed cooking spray or butter (for the pan) and 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Pumpkin Spice Pancakes contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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