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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Delicious and fluffy lemon blueberry pancakes that are perfect for busy families and joyous weekend brunches. Bright lemon and sweet blueberries make these pancakes a favorite for all ages.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour The backbone of the pancake for structure
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar Adds mild sweetness and helps with browning
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Adds lift on its own
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda Reacts with lemon juice for extra lift
  • 1.5 tsp salt Balances flavors
Wet Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups full-fat buttermilk Provides moisture and tenderness
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Adds brightness and reacts with baking soda
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest Gives concentrated lemon aroma
  • 3 large eggs Bind the batter for structure
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil Keeps pancakes moist
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract Rounds out the flavors
Fruity Component
  • 1.5 cups blueberries Adds sweetness and fun texture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a non-stick electric griddle to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well-blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the batter is mostly blended, with some lumps remaining.
  5. Fold in the blueberries.
Cooking
  1. Scoop two tablespoons of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  2. Flip the pancakes when bubbles appear on the surface.
  3. Continue cooking until the pancakes feel springy in the middle.
Serving
  1. Serve the pancakes with butter and maple syrup, honey, or homemade whipped cream.

Notes

Ensure your baking powder is fresh for fluffiness. Blueberries should be washed and dried properly to avoid thinning the batter.