Legacy of Williamsburg

Williamsburg, Virginia

Specialty Recipe

Spiced Pancakes with fresh Lemon Sauce

Legacy of Williamsburg B&B Website

Ingredients for pancakes:

3 egg yolks

1-3/4 cups buttermilk

1-1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon sugar

3 Tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoon molasses

3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Ingredients for Lemon Sauce

1 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons corn starch

2 cups water

1/4 cup butter

2 Tablespoons grated lemon rind

1/4 cup lemon juice

Pancakes: Beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer. Add remaining ingredients, except egg whites and beat until smooth. Gently fold in whipped egg whites. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto greased hot griddle. Flip when they are puffed and full of bubbles. Cook until golden.

Sauce: Combine the sugar and corn starch in a saucepan. Gradually add water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, or 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon rind and lemon juice. Mix well and serve warm.

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