Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes

This basic pancake recipe becomes a delicious holiday breakfast by adding pumpkin and fall spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.

• 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 bowl; whisk together until aerated, about 2 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 3

Coat a large skillet with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 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.