Fluffy, spiced pumpkin pancakes served with homemade pumpkin spice butter, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Fall, Pancakes
Servings: 4servings
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1.5cupsAll-purpose flour
1tablespoonPumpkin pie spice
1.5teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonBaking soda
0.5teaspoonSalt
Wet Ingredients
1.25cupsButtermilkCan substitute with regular milk plus vinegar or lemon juice.
0.75cupsPumpkin pureeA little under 1/2 a can.
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
2tablespoonsBrown sugarPacked.
1largeEgg
2tablespoonsUnsalted butterMelted.
Pumpkin Spice Butter
0.25cupsUnsalted butterSoftened.
1tablespoonPumpkin pie spice
to tasteHoney or maple syrupFor sweetening the butter.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Butter. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to sweeten. Mix until creamy and smooth. Set it aside in the refrigerator to firm up while you prepare the pancakes.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure that these dry ingredients are well combined for even flavor distribution in your pancakes.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and egg. Make sure the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. Fold in the melted butter.
Step 5: Cook the Pancakes. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it. Pour about ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until edges bubble, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Serve with Pumpkin Spice Butter. Stack pancakes on a plate and serve warm with a dollop of pumpkin spice butter on top. Add a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the remaining batter.