⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 6-8 servings

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 11 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Melted butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup Chopped fresh pears
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

📖 Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps! This is super important for a fluffy pancake.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. If you want a really smooth batter you can use a blender on this step. My blender tends to make really big splashes, so I usually opt for a whisk!
3. Peel and grate the ginger. Then, finely chop the pears. I like to use a combination of both grated and chopped ginger. The grated adds spice to the entire mixture, while the finely chopped gives it little bursts of flavor; kind of a surprise element.
4. Add the grated ginger, chopped pears, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Gently mix. Don't over mix! Over mixing leads to tough pancakes.
5. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. You'll see a few lumps, but that's fine; it adds to the rustic charm.
6. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Make sure the pan is nice and hot but not smoking.
7. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. You’ll see tiny bubbles begin to appear on the surface. This is a sign they are ready to be flipped.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. This step can take a bit longer if the stove is set too low, or not long enough if the stove is set too high.
9. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or extra pear slices. Seriously, get creative! I've tried this with a dollop of mascarpone cheese, yum!

📝 Notes

• For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg along with the ginger.
• Don't overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing will make the pancakes tough.
• Adjust the amount of milk if needed to achieve a pourable batter.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries