Spiced Country Pancakes - Raised Pancakes

These light and airy raised pancakes are made with yeast and spices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 5 to 6 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 16 minutes

1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted or stirred before measuring
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions:

Scald milk; add sugar, salt, and oil. Set milk mixture aside to cool until lukewarm.

Dissolve yeast in water. Combine yeast mixture with eggs and cooled milk mixture. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine dry ingredients with the liquid mixture; beat until smooth. Cover and let stand for 1 hour in a warm place. The batter will be light and bubbly. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

To cook, stir down batter and bake on greased hot griddle, using about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
Makes about 20 to 24 pancakes.