Lemon Blueberry Pancakes - Fluffy and Delicious Breakfast Delight

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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes - Fluffy and Delicious Breakfast Delight
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 20, 2023

Start your day with these fluffy and spongy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes. Bursting with fresh blueberries and a tangy lemon flavor, these pancakes are perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Cooked to golden perfection, they are light, airy, and utterly delicious. Top them off with a drizzle of maple syrup or dusting of powdered sugar for the ultimate breakfast treat. These pancakes are sure to make your mornings brighter and happier.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Maple syrup and powdered sugar, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice, melted butter, egg, and lemon zest.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  8. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  9. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Interesting Facts

  • Adding lemon juice and zest to the batter gives these pancakes a refreshing citrusy flavor.
  • Buttermilk helps to make the pancakes extra fluffy and tender.
  • Blueberries are a superfood packed with antioxidants and vitamins.
  • Pancakes have been a popular breakfast choice in America for centuries.