Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (Printable Version)

Tender pancakes with pumpkin and warm spices make a cozy autumn breakfast treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cloves)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Serve warm topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, or toasted pecans as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Theyre incredibly soft and fluffy, with a tender crumb that melts on your tongue.
  • The pumpkin keeps them moist without making them heavy or dense.
  • Warm spices make your whole kitchen smell like an autumn bakery.
  • Theyre simple enough for a weekday but special enough to serve guests.
02 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking, it gives the flour time to hydrate and makes the pancakes even fluffier.
  • Dont crank up the heat too high or theyll brown on the outside before cooking through, medium heat is your friend here.
  • If you see the pancakes spreading too thin, your batter might be too loose, add a tablespoon of flour and stir gently.
03 -
  • Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour the batter so all your pancakes are the same size and cook evenly.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel between batches to remove any burnt butter, it keeps the pancakes golden instead of spotty.
  • If youre cooking for a crowd, keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet while you finish the rest.
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