Bob Blumer’s Ginger and Pecan Pancakes

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) buttermilk or milk
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) crystallized ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pecan pieces, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • Softened unsalted butter, for cooking
  • Maple syrup