Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are a delightful twist on breakfast, combining zesty lemon with crunchy poppy seeds for a refreshing and unique flavor. These fluffy pancakes are perfect for weekend brunches or quick weekday breakfasts, bringing a burst of sunshine to your morning routine. Easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, they can be served with a variety of toppings like fresh fruit, maple syrup, or whipped cream to suit any palate. With their light and airy texture, these pancakes are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (another 2–3 minutes).
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg