Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe
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Chef John's Pumpkin Pancakes

By: Chef John Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This basic pancake recipe turns into a delicious holiday breakfast simply by adding pumpkin and some fall spices!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk together for two minutes to aerate.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, egg, milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix in the flour mixture, and stir just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)
  3. Coat skillet with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat.
  4. Pour batter into skillet 1/4 cup at a time, and cook the pancakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by rockymt house chef   view full review
Pretty good pancakes. I would definitely recommend more milk...I used 2c and they were still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by Marti Gonzalez   view full review
I tried this recipe today and got rave reviews from some very serious pancake critics in my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by Becky   view full review
These are fun fall pancakes. I like min a little thinner, so these were a bit too thick for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by terristreats   view full review
My family loved this recipe! I didn't have a lemon so I used buttermilk instead of the milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by jenthevegetarian   view full review
This recipe is absolutely fabulous. I used orange zest and juice instead of lemon. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2012 by april Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Sorry Chef John, love your other recipes but really dissappointed in this one. Was really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2011 by marcirogen   view full review
Next time I am going to add more pumpkin, more milk and maybe even more spices.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by TX Shorty   view full review
The best I've tasted. I love the spiciness. I did add an extra 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by Georgie S.   view full review
We really loved these!I made them for Valentines breakfast. I did have to use at least a half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2012 by SayadaR   view full review
I substituted pureed carrots for the pumpkin, and it turned out just wonderful!

 

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