Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

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Sweet and simple Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes. Made in one bowl with pantry staples, plus the addition of lots of lemon juice and lemon zest, as well as plenty of poppy seeds! Every bite of these pancakes are perfectly sweet, lemon-y, with just the right amount of crunch from the poppy seeds. It’s simply the most delicious pancakes for any lemon lover! So good.

About The Recipe

Sometimes, you just need a good pancake to start your morning. And, with the weather dull and cold this winter, we thought it would be fun to share something bright and full of flavor!

Drum roll, please…Introducing these utterly delicious and easy to make lemon poppy seed pancakes!

They’re just like the lemon poppy seed bread and/or muffin that you know and love, but made into pancakes.

My brother, Ian, absolutely loves anything with lemon in it. Like, it’s his go-to flavor for ANY dessert.

When we were kids, lemon poppy seed bread was the one thing he always asked for. Though, it’s something he hasn’t had for a really long time. My mom and I decided to surprise him the other day with this recipe!

He loved it SO much that we knew that we just had to share it with all of you.

The best part? This recipe is made in one bowl, uses fresh lemons for the ultimate flavor, and is ready in just about 30 minutes.

Seriously, does it get any better?

Reasons You Will Love These Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

• Tastes just LIKE lemon poppy seed cake!
• Perfectly lemony and not too sweet.
• A great way to use up lemons.
• Made in ONE bowl!
• The perfect breakfast all year long.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Griddle or Frying Pan
• Ladle
• Wide Spatula

Ingredients

(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

• All-Purpose Flour – No need for anything fancy! All you need is plain unbleached all-purpose flour to give these pancakes the perfect structure.
• Granulated Sugar – Just a few tablespoons of sugar to give these pancakes a little bit of sweetness, without being too much.
• Salt – A dash of salt is always a must! Not only does it cut the sweetness, but it intensifies all the flavors.
• Baking Powder – This makes the pancakes light and fluffy!
• Baking Soda – Adding just a dash of baking soda to ensure a proper fluffy pancake.
• Lemon Zest – Fresh lemon zest adds a wonderful pop of lemon flavor to these pancakes!
• Poppy Seeds – An essential ingredient to this recipe! Poppy seeds are what provide the pleasant crunch to every bite of of these pancakes.
• Large Eggs – Use room temperature large eggs, as it will be easier to mix in.
• Whole Milk – If you would like to make this recipe dairy-free, you can use your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk.
• Vegetable Oil – A neutral oil is best for this recipe and helps keep the pancakes moist.
• Lemon Juice – We added some lemon juice to these pancakes to add an extra punch of lemon flavor!

How To Make Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Step 1: Make the batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.

Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.

Step 2: Cook

Ladle desired amount of batter onto hot griddle or frying pan that’s been greased with cooking spray or butter. When pancakes are bubbly and dry around the edges, flip them over. Cook until done all the way through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from griddle and repeat until no batter remains.

How To Get A Perfectly Round Pancake

It’s actually relatively simple and you don’t need any special equipment! Using a ladle, spoon your desired amount of batter onto your hot cooking surface.

From there, take the bottom of the ladle and gentle move the batter in a circular motion until anything that was uneven is now level!

It may take a few tries to really get the hang of pushing the batter around, but it’s the easiest way to achieve that perfect round without the use of a mold!

Topping Ideas

While these pancakes are delicious on their own, it’s not really a pancake without toppings, amirite? Here are a few of our favorite things to enjoy with these pancakes.

• Lemon Icing (you can find a recipe for this by clicking here!)
• Honey
• Chantilly Cream
• Fresh Berries
• Blueberry Syrup
• Extra Poppy Seeds
• Raspberry Jam
• Strawberry Jam

How To Store

The great thing about these pancakes is how easily they store! You can place them in a sealable freezer safe bag and keep in the fridge or freezer! They’ll keep about 4-7 days in the fridge and up to 2 months in the freezer. To reheat, simply wrap one pancake a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed.

Expert Tips

• For the best flavor, use fresh lemon zest and fresh juice.
• Check the expiration dates on your baking powder and baking soda!
• If your eggs are at room temperature, they will be easier to incorporate.
• Use a cooking spray for the best results.
• Cook times vary depending on the size pancake you make!

When you make these Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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