Gingerbread Pancakes

This is a recipe i found in line, looking for something special for upcoming christmas meals. :) The leftovers also taste good served at room temperature with warm baked pears and ice cream as a dessert.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1  pinch nutmeg
• 3  grounds black pepper
• 2 1⁄4 cups buttermilk
• 2  eggs
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter
• 5  tablespoons dark molasses

Directions

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Then whisk together the wet ingredients in a second bowl.
3. Pour second bowl into the first bowl. Then stir together until just barely combined.
4. Very lightly grease a large skillet or griddle, and warm over medium high heat. Flip when tiny bubbles break through the exposed surface of the batter and edges start to solidify, approximately 2-3 minutes, Then flip.
5. If desired pour syrup or marmalade over the top.