Helen's Priceless Pumpkin Pancakes

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Whisk in the melted butter until fully incorporated. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. (1 minute)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a clean glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. (4 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pumpkin batter until just combined. Some streaks of egg white are okay; avoid overmixing to maintain the pancake's lightness. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the hot griddle. (1 minute)

Recipe View 10 mins Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1 to 2 minutes more. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.