Think about waking up on Christmas morning to the nice and cozy, spiced aroma of freshly made gingerbread pancakes drizzled with the candy, nutty scent of butter pecan syrup. It’s a match so good, even Santa could be impressed—and doubtless hope for an invitation!
In case you can’t get sufficient of gingerbread, strive our Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies or Pumpkin Gingerbread Coffee Cake.
Why Our Recipe
- Gingerbread spices in pancake kind for a festive vacation taste in breakfast kind!
- A straightforward-to-make butter pecan syrup offers the of entirety.
My favourite a part of the vacations is gathering my household across the desk, sharing tales, and having fun with a scrumptious home-cooked meal. These gingerbread pancakes are the right vacation breakfast to make that occur and are positive to grow to be a household favourite. Better of all, the pancakes and syrup come collectively so shortly, you possibly can have this festive breakfast prepared in simply quarter-hour!
Ingredient Notes
- Butter: Use salted butter or unsalted butter with a pinch of salt. Make certain it’s softened at room temperature.
- Molasses: Is the traditional sweetener for gingerbread. Spraying your measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray earlier than including the molasses could make it simpler to pour because it’s so sticky.
- Egg: An ordinary Grade AA giant egg will work completely.
- Buttermilk: Offers the pancakes a fluffy, tender texture.
- All-Goal Flour: Follow common all-purpose flour for fluffy pancakes. Gluten-free choices can work however could alter the feel.
- Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness and depth of taste.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the syrup and helps make the pancakes fluffier.
- Baking Soda: A leavening agent that ensures the right rise. Test the expiration date to keep away from flat pancakes.
- Floor Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cloves: This spice mixture provides the right gingerbread taste.
- Chopped Pecans: Provides a wealthy, nutty taste to the syrup.
Know When to Flip
To cook dinner your pancakes all over with out burning them, the secret’s understanding when to flip. Flip your pancakes as soon as bubbles kind on the floor and the perimeters begin to lose their shine. Don’t press the pancake down with a spatula as this flattens the pancake and causes it lose its fluffiness.
Necessary: Whip the Butter
Step one on this recipe is whipping the softened butter, which is essential for attaining the correct pancake batter. Whipping the butter helps incorporate the molasses and egg earlier than including the chilly buttermilk. With out this step, the chilly buttermilk might trigger the butter to harden, creating chunks within the batter. Your batter needs to be clean and virtually fluffy, not chunky or liquidy. Within the picture above, the left reveals what occurs should you don’t whip the butter (chunky and liquidy), whereas the correct reveals the perfect consistency (clean and creamy).
Butter Pecan Syrup
Our favourite syrup to pair with selfmade gingerbread pancakes is our selfmade butter pecan syrup. The buttery, nutty taste enhances the gingerbread completely. In case you favor, maple syrup or pancake syrup will work too, however they are going to barely alter the flavour. To maintain the syrup heat, place it in a microwave-safe gravy boat and warmth in 30-second increments. Alternatively, you possibly can heat it in a saucepan over low warmth and pour it into the gravy boat earlier than serving.
Holding Pancakes Heat
As soon as your pancakes are cooked, keep away from stacking them, because the steam from the recent pancakes will make them soggy. As an alternative, place the pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet within the oven, set to the bottom temperature (mine is 175°F), till you’re able to serve them all of sudden.
Storage and Reheating Directions
Refrigerate leftovers after permitting the pancakes to chill utterly by stack the pancakes with parchment paper or paper towels between every layer to forestall sticking. Place the stack in an hermetic container or a resealable plastic bag. Retailer within the fridge for as much as 3 days.
Freeze leftovers by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze as much as 1 month.
Reheat parts within the microwave on excessive in 30-second increments or in a skillet till heated by way of.