stack of heaven.

i am heading out for my morning run and i think today i will spend the next 10 miles dreaming about a little stack of heaven known as penny cluse cafe's gingerbread pancakes.


now, to make them at home or to treat myself to a breakfast out? that is the question.


gingerbread pancakes
what you need:

• 3 ½ cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 4 cups buttermilk
• ¼ cup butter (melted)
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup

what you do: combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. combine all wet ingredients in a medium bowl. add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined—do not overmix. warm a greased griddle on medium heat. cook the pancakes until golden brown and cooked through in the middle. serve with plenty of vermont maple syrup ('tis the season!)