Description
Delightful Lemon Blueberry Pancakes bring sunshine to breakfast tables with their zesty citrus notes and sweet berry surprises. Fluffy layers of comfort await when you savor each perfectly balanced, golden-edged slice drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredient:
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients by thoroughly combining flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl using a whisk until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Create pancake batter by gently folding wet ingredients into dry mixture, maintaining a few small lumps for tender texture. Carefully incorporate fresh blueberries throughout the batter.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle to medium heat (around 375°F), lightly coating surface with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, allowing bottom to develop golden-brown color and small bubbles to form on surface, which typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip pancakes and cook reverse side until edges appear golden and center is fully set, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to serving plates, garnishing with additional fresh blueberries and drizzling warm maple syrup over the top for a delightful breakfast presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Tough Pancakes by mixing wet and dry ingredients minimally, which keeps the batter tender and prevents gluten development.
- Zest Tip for maximum lemon flavor, grate the lemon before juicing to capture all aromatic oils from the peel.
- Freeze-Friendly Option allows you to make pancakes ahead; cool completely, layer between parchment paper, and store in freezer bags for quick reheating.
- Berry Distribution technique involves lightly coating blueberries in flour before adding to batter, which helps prevent them from sinking and ensures even spread throughout pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg