Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes

This basic pancake recipe turns into a delicious holiday breakfast simply by adding pumpkin and some fall spices!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk together for two minutes to aerate.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, egg, milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix in the flour mixture, and stir just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)

Step 3

Coat skillet with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Pour batter into skillet 1/4 cup at a time, and cook the pancakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.