Name: Gingerbread Pancakes
Yield: Makes about 18 pancakes
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cold or at room temperature; 4 large eggs; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Vegetable oil for brushing griddle; Accompaniment: pure maple syrup

Amyrose Gill of Berkeley, California, writes: "My husband and I learned about La Note when we first moved to Berkeley to attend graduate school. Everyone raved about their Sunday brunch, and for weeks we tried to go, but there was always a line out the door. We finally braved the long wait, and it was well worth it. Gingerbread pancakes —redolent with spice, beautifully textured, and absolutely delicious —were the reward. We'd love to get the recipe and serve them at our own Sunday brunches. "

In addition to their spiced flavor, these pancakes have a distinctive cakelike texture.

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