Eggnog Pancakes with a slight hitch. Eggnog Pancakes without the Eggnog.
You should know that I’m going to capitalize Eggnog in this here post. If that bothers you…. apologies.
My Grandfather is the first person to pull a carton of grocery store branded Eggnog out of the refrigerator every year about this time. When I see him reaching for the carton on the refrigerator door, I avoid all eye contact. There is no offering. There are no questions. If Papa decides to pour you a glass… and it will be a GIANT glass… then you have to sit there, and drink every last bit… unless you want to be called a goshdarn vegan hippie. Sure.. being a hippie might not be all that bad… but…well Eggnog shouldn’t be punishment and hippie shouldn’t be a bad word. Dang!
So!
To avoid cartons of Eggnog coming from my fridge, I’ve created an Eggnog flavored pancake. Not a dollop of actual Eggnog in sight. Nothing to worry about here.
Can I tell you something about these pancakes… you know, because you’re here and all… they are crazy/heck yes/ omg good. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Weekend breakfast? The answer is… yes!
I’ve broken down Eggnog into a few simple elements and thrown those elements into pancake batter… not all that genius, but outta this world delicious. All you need to rally that spot on Eggnog flavor is a bit of brown sugar, freshly grated nutmeg, eggs, milk and whiskey or rum. If you don’t want to use the alcohol for your pancakes… well that’s totally understandable. A good dose of pure vanilla extract will treat you just fine.
Egg Nog Pancakes
This recipe make enough pancakes for two. Double the recipe to make a family sized portion.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
heaping 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of ground allspice
3 Tablespoons butter melted until browned
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 Tablespoon whiskey or spiced rum or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
butter or a lightly colored oil for cooking pancakes
maple syrup for serving
In a small sauce pan, melt butter until much of the water has evaporated and little brown bits appear in the bottom of the pan. Remove from the flame and add the nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside to cool a bit.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with the buttermilk. Add the melted butter, being to sure to scrape all the browned bits and spices into the buttermilk and egg. If the butter seizes up a bit in the cold milk, that’s ok. Add the whiskey/rum or vanilla extract and just whisk it all together.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate. Don’t overmix. It’s ok if there are a few lumps.
Let the batter rest, untouched for 5 minutes while you heat a griddle or skillet. Add a tablespoon of canola oil or butter to the hot skillet. Dollop heaping tablespoonfuls onto heated and oiled skillet and cook until evenly browned, flipping once. Place cooked pancakes on an oven-proof plate in a warm oven until ready to serve.
Katherine @ NightOwlChef
I just enjoyed these for breakfast – yum! Unfortunately, I forgot the rum/whiskey! DUH! I also used skim + a dash of vinegar instead of buttermilk, but they ended up a bit thin. I should have nixed the baking soda in favor of a full teaspoon or two of baking powder. Oh well – the flavor was still fabulous!
I second Kristen D’s motion about the plates; they are always gorgeous! You should mention the plate in your post… :)
joythebaker
a little thin? boo.. sorry about that.
i’m onto the plate thing… you guys sure do love plates! :)
Camilla Leila
could it be made with ground nutmeg?
joythebaker
of course. but i must say, freshly grated nutmeg is worlds more lovely. it’s worth buying the microplane and whole nutmeg… for you life.
MMoody
FAB-TAB-U-LOUS! Yum yum! These will be sooo delicious with some home-grown, home-made maple syrup! Thank you, Joy (for the pancakes) and dad (the syrup maker)!
Kristen D.
please start a plate club!!! post the names of your pretty plates…everyone loves them!!!
joythebaker
plate club. got it! doing it!
kitchenbelle
I LOVE that plate!
Mary
I make an eggnog pound cake that’s really good…but these pancakes may just make an appearance on Christmas morning! Thanks Joy!
joythebaker
eggnog pound cake sounds dreamy!
Hana
You make me feel less guilty… I made pancakes yesterday. With cinnamon and raisins. I felt guilty for being completely unoriginal in my menu planning (minus the planning). I guess I’m not, I’m simply a pancake enthusiast. Good to know.
Katherine @ NightOwlChef
Yum!! I love pancakes to death (and eggnog … thinned with plain milk, though, because it’s usually soooo sweet!). I’ll be making these for this Saturday’s breakfast. Brilliant! Thanks for the great idea, Joy.
arugulove
Yum! Yesterday I was in Williams-Sonoma and they were giving samples of eggnog waffles and pancakes. Nice and nutmeggy, but no real whisky flavor. So, they could not possibly be as good good as this. Who doesn’t want some booze with their breakfast for the holidays?
joythebaker
seriously.
Carmen C
Yes, these pancakes sound yummy. BUT I just fell in love with the pattern of your china! Is it vintage?
joythebaker
yea! it’s my parents’ wedding china from the 70’s. Fancy!
PhillyGirl
Bingo!! Christmas morning breakfast with some maple sausage or applewood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit, fresh coffee!! I’m on it! D*mn, Joy, you’re the BOMB!!
Kimberly
These look delicious. I love pancakes… all pancakes, all of the time.
Rebecca
Completely unrelated to these pancakes, but please, please, PLEASE post a Christmas Yule Log recipe. Everything you make is tres delicious and I challenge you to make one! :)
joythebaker
Yule Log!? ugh… are you sure? yes… of course you are. for you Rebecca… maybe! thanks for the suggestion!
Terresa Wellborn
We made eggnog french toast the other morning. Fabulously tasty! As these look, too. Smarty you to figure it out without the actual nog. :)
sarcozona
Mmmm. Made these for a late breakfast this morning. Used whole wheat flour which turned out great!