Description
Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Pancakes are a warm, cozy breakfast treat bursting with autumn spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Inspired by the charm of Stars Hollow, these fluffy and flavorful pancakes are perfect for pumpkin lovers and fans of the show. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they offer a nostalgic and delicious way to enjoy fall morning comfort right at home.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent, creating a uniform batter base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth to prevent lumps and dissolve the sugar properly.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, leaving a few lumps to keep the pancakes tender and fluffy; avoid overmixing.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm and Enjoy: Stack your pancakes high, add your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or nuts, and enjoy warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and even cooking.
- Preheat your pan properly to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust batter thickness with a splash of milk if too thick for pouring.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven at around 200°F (90°C) while finishing the batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin pancakes, Gilmore Girls recipe, autumn breakfast, pumpkin spice, cozy pancakes, fall recipes
