Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are light and fluffy pancakes loaded with bright lemon flavor and poppy seeds and then served drizzled with a lemony glaze. Yields 8 (2 pancake) servings.

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword lemon, pancakes, poppy seed

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Additional Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 247

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

22-inch Presto Ceramic Griddle

Ingredients

FOR THE PANCAKES:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup poppy seeds
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 large eggs optional
1½ cups whole milk
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter

FOR THE LEMON GLAZE:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
2½ tablespoons lemon juice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE PANCAKES:

Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set off to the side.
In a medium bowl add the lemon zest with the sugar and rub together with your fingers until the sugar resembles wet sand. Then add the eggs, lemon juice, vanilla and milk. Whisk to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry, stirring to combine. Lastly add in the melted and cooled butter. Stir once more to incorporate.
Preheat your grilled to 325℉ or 160℃.
For regular griddles lightly spray with nonstick spray. Use a little butter or coconut oil on ceramic griddles.
Working in batches, use a 1/4-cup scoop of batter per pancake, pour the batter onto a preheated griddle or frying pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly golden. Flip and cook another 2 minutes or until lightly golden.
Transfer the pancakes to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven. Or in your oven with the oven light on.

MAKE THE LEMON GLAZE:

While the pancakes are cooking, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisking until smooth.
Serve with butter, fresh blueberries and the lemon glaze.

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