Description
Scrumptious eggnog pancakes blend holiday cheer with breakfast comfort. Christmas morning breakfast promises creamy spiced goodness that delights palates and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) eggnog
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps (8 grams) baking powder
- 2 tbsps (25 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep Workspace: Arrange all ingredients and baking tools in a clean, organized area for seamless eggnog pancake creation.
- Dry Mixture Fusion: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until uniformly combined, ensuring no stubborn lumps remain.
- Liquid Component Harmony: Whisk eggnog, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate vessel until achieving a smooth, integrated liquid base.
- Batter Assembly: Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring gently with minimal strokes. Embrace slight batter irregularities for optimal texture.
- Cooking Surface Preparation: Heat non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat, lightly glazing with butter to prevent pancake adherence.
- Pancake Crafting: Pour batter in quarter-cup portions, allowing surface bubbles to form and edges to set slightly before flipping.
- Golden Transformation: Skillfully turn pancakes when bubbles become prominent, cooking reverse side until achieving a rich, golden-brown coloration. Modulate heat to prevent scorching.
- Continuous Cooking: Repeat batter portioning and flipping, refreshing butter between batches to maintain pan performance.
- Serving Presentation: Plate pancakes with elegant garnishes like warm maple syrup, cloud-like whipped cream, and a delicate nutmeg sprinkle for enhanced sensory experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain light, fluffy pancake texture. Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in dense, tough pancakes.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium heat to ensure even cooking. High temperatures burn exterior while leaving interior undercooked.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy eggnog with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk eggnog for lactose-free version. Use gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly option.
- Enhance Flavor Variations: Experiment with spice combinations like cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger to elevate traditional eggnog pancake profile. Add rum extract for classic holiday essence without alcohol.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg