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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Smoked Butter

These pumpkin spice pancakes are made by mixing pumpkin puree into a batter flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and smoked butter, then pan-fried until golden brown. The final pancakes have a fluffy interior with crisp edges, showcasing a warm, earthy flavor with a hint of smokiness, and are served stacked and drizzled with melted butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted smoked butter
  • additional to taste smoked butter for serving melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, and melted smoked butter until smooth and slightly bubbly.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix, as this helps keep the pancakes fluffy.
  4. Preheat your non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter the surface if needed.
  5. Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip the pancakes carefully with a spatula, cooking for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning.
  8. Serve the warm pancakes drizzled with melted smoked butter, allowing the smoky aroma to enhance each bite.