Lemon Blueberry Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon, ideal for a bright and sunny morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
09 - Zest of 1 large lemon
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
→ To Serve (optional)
13 - Maple syrup
14 - Extra blueberries
15 - Lemon zest
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy to avoid overmixing.
04 - Gently fold fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Repeat the process with the remaining batter, brushing the skillet with more butter as needed.
09 - Serve pancakes warm with maple syrup, extra blueberries, and additional lemon zest if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These pancakes are fluffy but have a lovely tang from the lemon that makes every bite feel like a happy surprise
- The burst of fresh blueberries gives a juicy pop that turns ordinary pancakes into something special
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- Adding blueberries straight from frozen helps keep the batter from turning purple and keeps the pancakes looking beautiful
- Not overmixing the batter preserves tenderness and keeps pancakes light and fluffy
03 -
- Use a gentle hand when mixing so the batter remains lumpy not smooth; that means fluffy pancakes every time
- Fresh lemon zest is your secret weapon for bright flavor layers that make this recipe stand out