GINGER PANCAKES

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A sunny sauce nicely complements the gingery flavor in these pancakes. "We often put a cube of cream cheese on top of the pancakes before pouring on the lemon sauce," notes field editor Jenece Howard of Elko, Nevada.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup molasses
LEMON SYRUP:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk and molasses until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Keep warm., For syrup, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the sugar, water, egg yolk and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve warm with pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.