Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice (fresh, buy 2 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3-5 teaspoons lemon zest (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 & 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg (+ 1 egg yolk)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • butter (or nonstick spray for frying)

Instruction

  • Start with the lemon syrup: In a 2-quart saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add lemon juice, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and sugar. Stir occasionally over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and foam like a science experiment (this is why you need a larger pot).
  • Add the lemon zest and stir. It will take a few minutes for the foam to calm down, just stir it every now and then. Let rest while you get the pancakes ready, or keep it on low.
  • For the pancakes: In a medium bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, molasses, egg + yolk, butter, and vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Heat your griddle or skillet to medium. (350 on my griddle)
  • Grease the pan with butter or nonstick spray, just enough to coat it.
  • Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form the pancakes. Cook for 2-4 minutes, until bubble have formed all over the top. Then flip with a spatula and cook until light brown, another 2 minutes or so.
  • Serve with warm lemon syrup. Sprinkle each serving with lemon zest.