Posts Tagged ‘citrus’

• Orange Pancakes

  Date: 2010.02.24 | Category: Cooking | Response: 0

  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