watson@cs.utexas.edu (William Watson) (12/06/90)
Omelettry West's Gingerbread Pancakes [This recipe appeared in Ellie Rucker's "help" column in the Austin American-Statesman, and was reprinted in a recipe collection book. The gingerbread pancakes at these establishments *really* are good. I've yet to try the recipe. -- WJW] This recipe is from Patricia Cole Smith at the Omelettry West [now the Magnolia Cafe], which is separate from the Omelettry on Burnett Road [both here in Austin, TX] and serves a different version. This must be good, the recipe was requested by Gourmet Magazine, and Texas Monthly calls them the best pancakes in Texas. 3 eggs 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup water or milk 1/4 cup brewed coffee 2.5 cup unbleached flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1.5 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cloves 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp ginger 1 Tbsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp melted butter or margarine Cream eggs and brown sugar together, add buttermilk, water, and coffee. In separate container, sift together dry ingredients. Then combine first and second mixture and add melted butter. This makes about 3 1/2 cups batter or 8-10 pancakes. Cook on griddle as you would any other pancake, serve with maple syrup, honey, or molasses. watson_william@tandem.com