Breakfast for 6
Gingerbread Pancakes
These spiced pancakes combine molasses, ginger, and cinnamon in a water-based batter cooked on a buttered skillet.
$2.24for 4 servings
$0.56 per serving$2.24 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.36 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- maple syrup (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
- Whisk the water, molasses, and eggs in a second bowl until blended.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until combined, then rest the batter for 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook quarter-cup portions for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning when bubbles form and the centers reach 165 F.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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