Orange and Gingerbread Pancakes

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Ground ginger

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Milk

3/4 cup

Egg

1, beaten

Orange zest

1 tablespoon

Molasses

2 tablespoons

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons, melted, plus extra for cooking

Orange juice

1/4 cup

Maple syrup

for serving

Orange slices

for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, beaten egg, orange zest, molasses, melted butter, and orange juice until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, typically 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as necessary.
7. Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with maple syrup and garnished with fresh orange slices.