Fluffy Lemon Pancakes Light, fresh, and ready in just a few minutes

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Fluffy Lemon Pancakes – Light, Fresh, and Ready in Just a Few Minutes

If you’re craving something bright, zesty, and irresistibly fluffy for breakfast, these Fluffy Lemon Pancakes are the perfect treat. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, they’re soft, airy, and ready in just minutes — ideal for busy mornings or lazy weekend brunches. The tang of lemon adds a refreshing twist to the traditional pancake, pairing beautifully with syrup, powdered sugar, or even a dollop of whipped cream.

Let’s dive into how to make these delightful pancakes step by step.

🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp lemon juice as a substitute)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings:
Fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

🍋 Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mixing the dry ingredients first ensures that the baking agents are evenly distributed, giving your pancakes a consistent, fluffy texture.

Step 2: Prepare the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Whisk gently until everything is just blended. The lemon juice may react with the buttermilk or milk, creating a light curdled texture — that’s perfectly normal and will make your pancakes even fluffier!