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Expand2 cups whole wheat pastry flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
12 ounces frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup melted butter plus more for serving Ask a question about this ingredient
2 large eggs, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
PREP THE PANCAKE BATTER: In a large mixing bowl, stir the dry ingredients together: the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In another mixing bowl, blend the wet ingredients together: the apple juice concentrate, water, melted butter, and eggs. Mix them until they are combined. Now, gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry. Using a wooden spoon, stir just until everything is moist and there are no powdery pockets in the batter.
Ask a question about this stepCOOK: Heat a large heavy griddle over MEDIUM HIGH heat. Keep the butter nearby and don't be afraid to use it! Melt about 1/2 Tbsp of butter or enough to generously coat the pan or griddle. (These pancakes tend to stick, see note below). Working in batches, pour 1/4 - 1/3 cup of the batter at a time onto the hot griddle. Space the pancakes so that they cook without running into each other. When bubbles appear, lift up a corner to make sure that the bottom is golden brown. If it is ready, flip it and cook the other side until golden brown. As they are done, stack the pancakes on a plate with a little butter on top of each one. WARNING: Flipping these pancakes is tricky. They stick to the pan. You will either need to use a huge spatula or 2 regular-sized ones to be successful. These don't flip like regular pancakes. You'll need to make sure every square inch of the pancake is off of the griddle before flipping. Once you get the hang of it, this is easy. If your first one gets messed up, use more butter next time.
Ask a question about this stepSERVE: Warm the maple syrup in the microwave. Serve pancakes with warm maple syrup on top and crisp bacon on the side.
Ask a question about this stepThese sound so wonderful for the holidays! Really perfect flavors.
Love this, the kids will love it too! They are crazy about gingerbread. Great recipe!
sounds worth the trouble! Our daughter loved all the Jan Brett stories! Have you seen the new pancake turner spatulas with the almost circular blade? they had them at Target in their bargin bin area with snowflakes on them for $2.50! I have picked them up the last couple of years and put together "breakfast baskets" for the holidays with homemade syrups, juicing oranges and a pancake or waffle mix--i think your recipe is making it into the basket this year!
I've not seen those spatulas but will keep my eye out for them. The breakfast basket is a fantastic gift idea.
sounds intriguing...and delicious!! Don't see it in the contest yet...don't forget to enter!!
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Mmm...can't wait to try these, my children love pancakes and gingerbread ones sound delicious.