Gingerbread Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground cloves
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Maple syrup and whipped cream, optional

In a mixing bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine buttermilk, egg, molasses and oil; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubble form on top of pancake.

Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup and whipped cream if desired. Makes 8-10 pancakes.