Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that bring a refreshing twist to your morning meal. Light and fluffy, these pancakes are infused with zesty lemon flavor and dotted with crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast, they can be served with a variety of toppings like fresh berries, yogurt, or maple syrup. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious stack of pancakes ready in no time. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and satisfying textures that make these pancakes a favorite among all breakfast lovers!
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 mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients 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 (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (another 2-3 minutes).
- Repeat with remaining batter and serve warm with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (about 60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg