Ingredients
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
2 small sweet potatoes, roasted and pureed until smooth (about ¾ cup puree)
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Butter, for cooking and serving
Toasted pecans, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving
Preparation
Step 1 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Step 2In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and sweet potato puree, then add eggs and vanilla.Step 3Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.Step 4Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. When butter is foamy, reduce heat to medium-low and ladle a scant ½ cup pancake batter into skillet. Cook until bubbles start to form in batter and pancake is golden underneath, about 3 minutes, then flip and cook other side until golden, another 3 minutes.Step 5Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with more butter, toasted pecans, and maple syrup.
How do you roast sweet potatoes? It’s fine to buy canned, but roasting the sweet potatoes is super simple. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and spread them onto a sheet tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle all over with kosher salt, and roast at 425°F for about 30 minutes. Let them cool slightly before mashing. You can also use leftover mashed sweet potatoes, as long as they don’t contain a ton of seasoning other than salt. What’s the best way to mash sweet potatoes? The easiest way is definitely to throw them into a food processor and process them until smooth. Sweet potatoes have less starch than regular potatoes, so blending in the food processor won’t cause them to turn gummy. You can also use a regular potato masher or even a ricer. If you want to keep up the fall-themed mornings, add these Pumpkin Spice Pancakes to the menu! Tried out this autumnal recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below! Editor’s Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on September 16th, 2022, to include more information about the dish.
