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Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes with Zesty Lemon

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Light and fluffy pancakes bursting with juicy blueberries and brightened by fresh lemon zest, perfect for a comforting and fresh breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (plus extra for cooking)
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined. (5 minutes)
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. (3 minutes)
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula just until combined; some lumps are okay. (2 minutes)
  4. Carefully fold in fresh blueberries to keep them whole and juicy. (1 minute)
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with butter. (3-5 minutes)
  6. Pour ¼ cup batter onto the hot pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. (4-6 minutes per batch)
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil while cooking remaining batter. Serve immediately with syrup, extra blueberries, or powdered sugar. Optionally add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use fresh lemon zest for best aroma. Cook on medium heat to avoid burning. Fold blueberries gently to keep them intact. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking for fluffier results. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk and lemon juice, and use coconut oil instead of butter.

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