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•👤 Who: Inspired by Luke from Gilmore Girls
•🍂 What: Pumpkin pancakes with homemade cinnamon butter
•📅 When: Perfect for fall mornings or any cozy breakfast moment
•📍 Where: Your own kitchen, bringing a slice of Stars Hollow into your home
•❓ Why: For a taste of comfort and nostalgia, inspired by a beloved TV show
“Chef John, Did you name your daughter after the Gilmore Girls show?”
Yes.
“Have you watched the show all the way through more than once?”
Also, yes.
In a world filled with noise, it’s fun to go to the cozy and comfort of Gilmore Girls. A quaint town where they close streets for parades (why does that sound familiar), everyone looks out for each other, and there’s great food. That’s where Luke’s Diner, Season 4 Episode 9, comes in.
On a typical visit to the diner, Luke surprises them with an unusual positive attitude, declaring the offering of pumpkin pancakes with “homemade” cinnamon butter.
This recipe, easy to assemble and fun to make, will provide all the fall feels you could ask for. Watch how to make them in the video here:
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all-purpose flour 1 cup
sugar 1 tbsp
baking powder 1 tsp
baking soda ½ tsp
pumpkin pie spice 1 ¼ tsp
salt ¼ tsp
buttermilk 1 cup
pumpkin puree ½ cup
large egg 1 each
melted butter 2 tbsp
vanilla extract 1 tsp
Cinnamon Butter Ingredients:
unsalted butter, softened ½ cup
powdered sugar 2 tbsp
ground cinnamon 1 tsp
vanilla extract ½ tsp
Method of Prepation:
– In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
– Set aside, or refrigerate if you want it firmer, but take it out ahead of time to soften before serving.
– In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
– In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
– Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease with a little butter or oil.
