Orange Spice Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (you can also just use all wheat flour with no problems)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice

Directions

1. 1

   Set a medium size cast iron skillet (or other heavy skillet) over medium high heat to preheat while you mix the batter.

2. 2

   Mix together the dry ingredients (flour through flax). Stir with a whisk till all is evenly and thoroughly incorporated.

3. 3

   Add orange juice to dry ingredients and stir gently till just mixed. A few lumps are okay, but be careful not to overmix.

4. 4

   When the skillet is hot, spray lightly with olive oil (or butter flavored cooking spray if you prefer). Drop batter by 1/4-cupfulls into skillet. Pancakes will be rather thick and about 4 inches across.

5. 5

   Let cook a few minutes, then flip gently and cook the other side a few more minutes, till bottom is golden and the centers are done.

6. 6

   Remove to warm plate and tent with foil while you cook the remaining pancakes. Serve with fresh fruit or maple syrup.