Description
These sweet potato pancakes offer a deliciously comforting twist on traditional pancakes, incorporating roasted sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, they are fluffy and flavorful, served best with butter, toasted pecans, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 small sweet potatoes, roasted and pureed until smooth (about 3/4 cup puree)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter, for cooking and serving
- Toasted pecans, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and roasted sweet potato puree until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined, taking care not to overmix in order to keep the pancakes tender.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt some butter. When the butter is foamy, reduce heat to medium-low. Ladle about a scant 1/2 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom turns golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat and Serve: Continue cooking the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed. Serve warm with extra butter, toasted pecans, and maple syrup for a satisfying breakfast.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Roasting the sweet potatoes beforehand enhances their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar as preferred.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit or yogurt for variety.
- To keep pancakes warm while cooking the rest, place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven (around 200°F or 90°C).
