Perfect for everything from Easter brunch to weekend breakfasts, these fluffy pancakes deliver a bright, citrus tang accented with poppy seeds for a hint of nuttiness and crunchy texture. Serve up a short (or tall) stack with fresh fruit and plenty of warm maple syrup.

15 minutes prep, 15 minutes rest, 30 minutes cooking, 1 hour total

 12 to 15 pancakes

BY THE GREENPAN KITCHEN TEAM
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Greenpan changed the way people cook when they introduced the world to healthy ceramic non-stick in 2007. Since then, they’ve redefined non-stick, refined their processes, and revolutionised the cookware industry. 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • Butter or oil for pan

    Method

  • Mix the wet ingredients —In a small bowl, add milk and fresh lemon juice. Set aside for about 10 minutes to allow milk to curdle. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, mix the dry ingredients—In a large bowl, add sugar and lemon zest, rubbing together with your fingers until sugar is damp. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and stir until evenly combined.
  • Make the batter—Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine. Batter will have lots of small lumps and that’s ok. Stir in the melted butter and poppy seeds until evenly distributed. Let the batter rest for about 15 minutes.
  • Prep the pan—Place a large skillet over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles on the pan, it’s good to go. Add a bit of butter or oil to the pan and swirl to distribute.
  • Make the pancakes—Pour about 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each pancake (you might fit 2 or 3 pancakes depending on size of skillet). Cook until edges set and bubbles form all over the tops of pancakes. Flip and cook for another minute or two until browned. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve warm with butter and plenty of maple syrup.
  • TIPS:
  • Give it a Rest! Letting pancake batter rest before cooking gives milk time to dissolve lumps and allows gluten to relax, ensuring lighter, fluffier pancakes.
  • Don’t Flip Out—Making pancakes requires patience. If they’re too floppy to flip, they’re not cooked enough. Wait till the bubbles on top pop and don’t fill back in.
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