Description
Zesty lemon and sweet blueberries dance together in these irresistible pancakes, creating a breakfast masterpiece that whispers comfort and excitement. Fluffy, golden stacks promise a morning adventure where fresh blueberries and citrus notes invite warm maple syrup and pure breakfast joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (187 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup or 56 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Cooking and Topping:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1–2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking
Instructions
- Combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and freshly grated lemon zest in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a fragrant dry ingredient base.
- Whisk together whole milk, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a separate container, allowing the mixture to develop a slightly textured appearance.
- Delicately merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated, maintaining a slightly lumpy batter that promises tender pancakes.
- Gently introduce plump, fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet to medium-high temperature (around 375°F or 190°C), lightly coating the surface with of butter.
- Ladle approximately of batter for each pancake, creating uniform circles on the hot surface.
- Monitor the pancakes carefully, waiting for distinctive bubbles to form and edges to set, which typically takes 3-4 minutes.
- Skillfully flip each pancake, allowing the reverse side to develop a golden-brown hue for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer the completed pancakes to a warm serving plate, creating an inviting stack.
- Embellish with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup and scatter additional fresh blueberries as a vibrant, appetizing garnish.
Notes
- Zesty lemon and sweet blueberries create a burst of refreshing morning flavor that transforms ordinary pancakes into a delightful breakfast experience.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure light, fluffy pancakes with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Fresh blueberries add natural sweetness and juicy pockets of flavor throughout each pancake, making every bite exciting.
- Medium-high heat is crucial for achieving perfectly golden-brown pancakes with a crisp exterior and soft interior.
- Letting the batter rest slightly helps the flour absorb liquid, resulting in more consistent and smoother pancake texture.
- Make ahead tip: Pancake batter can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator, saving precious morning preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg