– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ½ cup whole wheat flour
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
– 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Maple syrup and additional strawberries for serving
Creating Strawberry Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes is a straightforward process. Just follow these steps to ensure perfect pancakes every time:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt.
2. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
4. Add Strawberries: Fold in the chopped strawberries gently to avoid crushing them.
5. Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
6. Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip the Pancakes: Once the bottom is golden brown, carefully flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until both sides are golden and the pancake is cooked through.
8. Repeat: Continue this process until all batter is used, greasing the skillet as needed.
9. Serve Immediately: Stack pancakes on a plate and serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with additional chopped strawberries.