Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, complemented by a subtle crunch from the poppy seeds. These pancakes make a perfect breakfast or brunch dish, offering a zesty twist on the classic pancake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional: powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the pancakes warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or your favorite topping.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with regular milk and a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute.
- For a dairy-free version, you can use almond milk and a dairy-free butter substitute.
- These pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a toaster or skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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