Step 1

Separate the eggs: whites in a medium-sized bowl and yolks in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Scramble the yolks in the large mixing bowl and add the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, and sourdough starter. Stir or whisk to incorporate.

Step 3

To a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (optional), sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to incorporate.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredient bowl. Stir in the melted butter, and stir until everything is just combined and no dry bits of flour remain.

Step 5

Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Lightly grease a hot griddle. Drop about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the greased griddle and cook until light brown and bubbles start to appear on top, then flip to cook the other side.