Old World Spiced Pancakes

Submitted by Lord Neuf

"This is a recipe adapted from historical text. It should be made using freshly ground spices if possible. Cast iron implements can be used for an extra bit of the old time feel."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 48 Pankaces
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• fat (for frying) or shortening (for frying)

directions

1. In a small bowl, beat eggs and add milk.
2. In large mixing bowl. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
3. Pour egg/milk mixture into center of dry ingredients. Stir quickly.
4. Heat oil or fat in a deep skillet or deep fat fryer. If you have an electric griddle, set temperature to 375°F
5. Test heat by dropping a pinch of batter into fat. If it immediately rises to the surface, then it is ready to fry with.
6. Drop batter into fat with a tablespoon.
7. Brown for 5 minutes on one side, then flip.
8. Drain over paper towels.
9. Serve hot with maple syrup and butter.

Reviews

[kate18]

these tasted a lot like oatmeal cookies... mmm!