Categories: Brunch, breakfast

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• butter, shortening or vegetable oil for frying
• maple syrup for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with fingers until sugar is fragrant. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the lemon sugar. Set aside.

3. In a separate bowl (or you can use a large liquid measuring cup), whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients all at once into the dry ingredients. Add the poppy seeds and stir to combine. If a few lumps remain, that’s no problem. Let the batter rest for 10 mins while the griddle heats.

4. Place a griddle or non-stick saute pan over medium heat. Add a bit of butter, shortening or vegetable oil to the pan. A teaspoon of fat will do for a non-stick saute pan, a bit more fat may be necessary for a griddle. Dollop batter onto hot pan. For small pancakes, use about 2 tablespoons for each pancake. For larger pancakes, I use about 1/4 cup of batter. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and bubbling on top. Flip once and cook until golden brown on each side.

5. Place cooked pancakes on an oven-proof plate and place in a warm (about 150 degrees F) oven until all pancakes are cooked and ready to serve.

6. Serve with butter and warm maple syrup.

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