Orange Pancakes

Date: 2010.02.24 | Category: Cooking | Tags: breakfast,citrus,orange

Pancakes are something I crave constantly.  The warm maple syrup chasing the melted butter over the side of a fresh stack really sends me.  Just writing about them now makes me want to put away the laptop and whip up some right now.  I love traditional flavors but occasionally you need to flip the script in the kitchen.  This recipe is one of those.  It’s tangy from the orange but also has a spice flavor thanks to the nutmeg, ginger and clove.  Put away the maple syrup, we top these with orange marmalade.  Heaven.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
dash of ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. orange juice
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. grated orange zest
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
orange marmalade for topping

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices and salt.  In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, egg, melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla.  Add to dry ingredients and mix well.

Lightly spray a nonstick griddle or pan and over medium heat pour 1/4 c. of batter for each pancake.  Cook until bubbles form.  Turn and cook until golden on opposite side, about a minute.  Serve stacked with orange marmalade.

Have a pancake bonanza on a Saturday morning for your family.  Make two or three flavors of pancakes and let them choose.  This is also a great idea for surprising overnight guests.  Enjoy!

xo–me