Description
Fluffy and zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes bursting with fresh lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for a bright and refreshing breakfast, these pancakes are easy to make and cook up golden brown on a griddle for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour
- 5½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ cup poppy seeds
- 3⅔ teaspoons lemon zest
Wet Ingredients
- 1¾ cups whole milk (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3⅔ Tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Griddle: Heat your griddle to 325℉ (163℃) to ensure even cooking for your pancakes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest until well blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the whole milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and lemon juice to the dry mixture.
- Mix Batter: Whisk all ingredients together until the batter is smooth and free of lumps, making sure the lemon zest and poppy seeds are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Griddle Surface: Lightly spray the griddle with cooking spray or brush it with a small amount of oil to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Ladle the batter onto the hot griddle, forming pancakes of your desired size.
- First Side Cooking: Cook the pancakes until bubbles form around the edges and the underside is golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake using a spatula.
- Second Side Cooking: Cook the flipped pancakes until browned and fully cooked through, about an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the milk and eggs are at room temperature before mixing to avoid clumps and achieve a smooth batter.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for richer flavor.
- Adjust lemon zest and juice amounts according to your preferred lemon intensity.
- If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven until all are ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
