Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberry Compote

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for the griddle

Method

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

   5:00 · Bring compote to a simmer
2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally and mashing some berries against the side of the pan, until thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.

   10:00 · Simmer compote
3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Let the batter rest while the griddle heats.

   5:00 · Rest batter
7. 7

   Heat a 9-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small pat of butter to coat the surface.

8. 8

   Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle, leaving space between each. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.

   2:30 · Cook first side
9. 9

   Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through.

   2:00 · Cook second side
10. 10

    Transfer pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle as needed.

11. 11

    Stack the pancakes on plates and spoon the warm blueberry compote generously over the top before serving.