Pecan Spiced Buttermilk Pancakes
These pecan spiced pancakes are a twist on traditional buttermilk pancakes. Topped with chopped pecans, they make for a perfect, cozy fall or winter breakfast. Finish with warm maple syrup and whipped cream!
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole pecans
- 1 cup (120g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- pinch ground ginger
- pinch ground cloves
- 1 cup (240 mL) buttermilk
- ¼ cup whole or low-fat milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly plus more for cooking
For Topping:
- chopped pecans for garnishing
- warm pure maple syrup
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Place the pecans in a food processor, and pulse repeatedly until the the pecans are ground (do not over process or you will start to make pecan butter). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, egg, and melted butter. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir together with a spatula until just combined. Stir in the ground pecans and allow the batter to sit for 10 minutes before proceeding.
- Heat a tab of butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the butter begins to sizzle, add the batter to pan (you can always a test coin-sized pancake to check whether the pan is ready). Once bubbles begin to form on the top of the pancake, flip carefully and continue to cook on other side until brown. I recommend keeping the pancakes pancakes no larger than 4 to 5 inches in diameter as they will be easier to make this way. Adjust heat as needed.
- Top pancakes with chopped pecans, warm maple syrup, and whipped cream (optional), and serve immediately.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 499kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g, Cholesterol: 59mg, Sodium: 555mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 11g