Lemon-Buttermilk Flapjacks

Light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a bright citrus twist from fresh lemon zest and juice. These classic flapjacks are perfectly golden brown and served with maple syrup for a delicious breakfast treat.

8 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 pieces eggs and egg yolks
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest and juice
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • for serving

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together dry mix ingredients. In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, and whisk to com-bine. Whisk in melted butter.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Using a spatula or wooden spoon, lightly fold dry mix into the wet ingredients until combined but still lumpy.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Heat a large griddle or nonstick pan over medium-low heat and add 3/4 cup batter. Cook until pancake is golden brown and the center is cooked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter.

    25 min

  4. 4.

    Stack 3 pancakes per plate and top with a generous amount of butter. Serve with lots of Maine maple syrup.

    2 min

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