Peach Pancakes

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then carefully pour in the wet ingredients. With a whisk, stir just until the white bits of flour disappear. The batter will look lumpy and somewhat thin but all will be well. Don’t over mix or your pancakes will be tough. Let the batter rest 10 minutes (this will give you fluffier, more tender pancakes).
4. If you’d like to keep the pancakes warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a cast iron skillet, nonstick skillet, or griddle or over medium-low heat. (If your griddle is electric, set it to 350 degrees F).
5. Once your pan is hot, add butter or oil (if your pan is cast iron) or lightly coat with nonstick spray (if your pan is nonstick; you can also butter your nonstick skillet if you’d like that flavor). Gently stir the batter once last time.
6. Scoop a scant 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan (the pancakes will spread quite a bit but will rise as they cook). Arrange 3 to 4 peach slices in a single layer on top. Let cook on the first side until the underside of the pancake is golden, the edges start to look dry, and small bubbles form on top, about 3 minutes.
7. Flip the pancakes, then cook 2 to 3 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and the pancake is cooked through. Adjust the heat as needed so that the pancakes cook and turn golden on the outsides without burning (usually the first batch needs more heat than later batches).
8. Enjoy immediately, topped with maple syrup, butter, and/or whipped cream as desired, or place on a baking sheet and keep warm while you finish the remaining batches. Enjoy!