Sweet Potato Pancakes

Name: Sweet Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs, whisked; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes infused with sweet potato mash and cozy baking spices. Perfect for a warm weekend breakfast.

30 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, whisked
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 whisked large eggs, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
3

Pour the sweet potato mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
4

Heat a greased skillet over medium heat and pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake.
5

Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top, flip, and cook 2 minutes more until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Sweet Potato Pancakes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup buttermilk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Sweet Potato Pancakes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sweet Potato Pancakes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sweet Potato Pancakes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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