Gingerbread Pancakes With Lemon Hard Sauce

FOR THE PANCAKES

Step 1

Sift together the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Add egg, buttermilk, water, melted butter, and brown sugar, stirring until blended.

Step 2

For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle. Turn pancakes when the tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Serve 3 to a stack with Lemon Hard Sauce.

FOR THE LEMON HARD SAUCE

Step 3

Cream the butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and juice; beat until smooth.