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First Watch Pancake Recipe

First Watch Pancake Recipe

First Watch Restaurant is a popular breakfast spot known for its amazing food. The restaurant's signature item, the "Perfect Pancake," has become a staple in households across America. But what makes this pancake so perfect? It starts with carefully selected ingredients mixed together to form a delicious batter. This also includes the secret ingredient of pumpkin pie spice for flavor.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: First Watch Pancake Recipe
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Lori Walker, RD & Recipe Developer

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • spoons
  • large skillet or griddle

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp of baking soda
  • ¼ cup of rolled oats
  • 1 ½ tsp cornmeal
  • 1 ½ tsp of flax seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 3 eggs whipped
  • ½ cup of half & half
  • ½ cup of evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup of water
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, carefully combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, rolled oats, cornmeal, flax seeds, and sesame seeds. Thoroughly mix until all ingredients are optimally combined.
  • In a separate jug or bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, evaporated milk, and water until blended. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix lightly until just combined.
  • Gently melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Then, incorporate it into your pancake batter, stirring to blend together.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the mixture and thoroughly combine so that it is evenly distributed throughout.
  • Heat a griddle or large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Grease the surface with butter or oil, and use spoonfuls of batter to create the pancakes.
  • Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm with the syrup of your choice.

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Notes

  • If you don't have pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie spice on hand, you can substitute it with applesauce and cinnamon, respectively.
  • Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the pancake batter for an extra special twist on this classic recipe. Chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, and shredded coconut all work well in these pancakes!
  • If you're feeding a crowd, you can easily double or triple this. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time as needed.
  • To make your pancakes a little bit fluffier, you can try adding some baking powder or an extra egg white to the batter before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal
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