just the yummy goodness...

...to start your Christmas morning!

Gingerbread Pancakes & Apple Syrup

Pancakes:
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
2 T. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. four
2 eggs, separated, add yolks
1 T. brown sugar
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ginger
1/2 t. cinnamon

Beat whites until stiff. Mix all. Fold in whites.

Apple syrup:

Mix:
1 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1/4 t. cinnamon
1 T. lemon juice
2 C. apple juice

Boil 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 c. butter.

ps...the syrup is soooo good and really makes this yummy breakfast! and...if you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk. you just add 1 Tbsp. vinegar per cup of milk and mix...then add to other ingredients. these come together so fast!

ENJOY!!