Serves 6
Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons freshly grated fresh ginger
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup canned or fresh pumpkin
1/4 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Sift together all dry goods in a medium bowl. Next, whisk together all wet ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly add a little of the dry mix to the wet whisking as you go until all the dry mix is incorporated and the batter smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Heat a well greased griddle or a skillet to medium high and cook pancakes until golden brown on both sides! Serve with nutmeg star anise butter and ginger maple syrup.
Nutmeg, Star Anise Butter: In a small sauce pan heat up butter and add one start anise and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg. Take off heat when butter is melted and pour into a small bowl. Let sit until butter sets up again. Discard star anise before serving.
Ginger Maple Syrup: In a small saucepan heat 1 cup maple syrup and add 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine. Let infuse on low for about 4 minutes. Take off heat and strain only if desired.