Gingerbread Pancakes

Gingerbread Pancakes -
INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried ginger OR 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup canola or safflower oil or melted butter

1. Combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs and whisk in the remaining ingredients.
Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well.

2. Oil a medium-hot griddle or frying pan--water tossed
on surface jumps and spatters--and ladle about 1/4 cup
of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
Let the first die cook for 3-4 minutes (bubbles form and pop on the top and the shine disappears). Turn once and cook on the second side briefly to finish. Serves 4 to 6.