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Pancakes, But Make It Christmas!
These tasty gingerbread pancakes are exactly what you need on your breakfast table this Christmas. Here’s how I make it…
Everyone loves classic pancakes, but these gingerbread flavoured pancakes are a lot more impressive. It’s spiced with cinnamon, ginger and a touch of nutmeg, which to me is basically Christmas on a plate!
Not only are they perfectly spiced, but I also like to top them with Bailey’s squirty cream, blueberries, a few crushed and whole gingerbread men, and of course, a generous drizzle of runny honey.
It’s really easy to make, though having said that, the hardest part is deciding on what toppings to add. I go for a mixture of fruit and crushed biscuits every time.
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the ingredients I used to make this dish:
- Dry Ingredients: Self-raising flour, baking powder and caster sugar make the base.
- Liquids: I used whole milk, vanilla extract and a large egg.
- Gingerbread Spice: I add nutmeg, cinnamon and ground ginger to create a gingerbread flavour, you can also add ground cloves too.
- Topping Ideas: Gingerbread ice cream, fruit, lemon juice and even savoury items like bacon and eggs are a few topping choices.
How To Make Gingerbread Pancakes
Here’s a summary of how I make this recipe. You can get the full recipe instructions on the recipe card below:
I start by adding all the dry ingredients into my mixing bowl, then I whisk the dry ingredients together until everything is evenly distributed.
Then I add milk, vanilla extract and an egg and whisk again until everything comes together.
I heat a pan over a medium high heat and add a little oil. Once hot, I add a ladleful of batter and gently tilt and rotate my pan until the batter forms a circle shape. I fry the pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes on both sides.
My Top Tips
There’s not a lot of sugar in this recipe as the toppings I add such as crushed biscuits and runny honey provide the sweetness. I recommend adding more sugar to the pancake batter if you prefer a sweet pancake.
If you want the perfect pancake shape, then I recommend using a pancake mould for uniformity.
A little oil goes a long way when making pancakes, if you add too much oil the pancakes will be greasy. I like using my ceramic pan, though a non-stick pan will also help prevent any sticking too.
How To Store
I like to keep any leftovers in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 3 days.