Pumpkin Pancakes

Nothing says “fall” like the warm, spiced flavour of pumpkin in your breakfast. Pumpkin pancakes are not only delicious, but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re whipping up a batch for a cosy weekend brunch or preparing a special treat for your family, this recipe will hit the spot. Let’s dive into how you can make these fluffy, flavourful pancakes at home.

Practical Tips & Recipe Notes!

• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make your pancakes tough instead of light and fluffy. Stop as soon as the ingredients are just combined.
• Keep the Heat Moderate: Cooking pancakes on high heat can cause them to burn on the outside while staying raw in the middle. Stick to medium heat for evenly cooked pancakes.
• Keep Pancakes Warm: If you’re cooking for a crowd, keep pancakes warm by placing them in about 100°C oven on a baking sheet while you finish the batch.
• Customize the Spices: Adjust the cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg to suit your flavour preference.

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📖 Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g plain flour
• 40g brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 230g pure pumpkin purée (see my recipe here!)
• 400 ml whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 30ml vegetable oil

Recipe

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice mix, and salt by whisking.
• In another medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, milk, egg, and oil until smooth.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture while stirring until combined.
• Avoid overmixing the batter – a few small lumps are acceptable.
• Lightly coat the frying pan with oil or melted butter.
• Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour batter onto the frying pan and gently spread it into a circle.
• Flip the pancake when the edges appear dry and bubbles form and pop on the surface.
• After flipping, cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is lightly browned and cooked through.
• Serve right away with warm syrup and butter.

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A Cosy Fall Breakfast Treat

Pumpkin pancakes are the ultimate autumn comfort food. They’re soft, slightly sweet, and filled with the warm spices of fall. Plus, with the addition of pumpkin, they’re packed with a little extra nutrition, including fibre and vitamin A.

Happy cooking! 🍴