In a large bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients together. (If using fresh buttermilk, omit the dried buttermilk)
In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup water (OR 1 cup buttermilk), egg, butter, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree together.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not over mix. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile heat a griddle or skillet to medium. Grease griddle with coconut oil. Drop or pour the batter onto hot skillet. Turn once the first bubbles appear then break. Once cooked, keep them warm in a low oven, loosely covered with foil.
Makes about 10, 4 inch pancakes. Serve with real maple syrup.