Lemon and Poppyseed Pancakes

Name: Lemon and Poppyseed Pancakes
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 200 g plain flour; 220 ml milk; 2 egg (large, free range); 1 tbsp caster sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp poppy seeds; 1 lemon; 250 g strawberries; 150 g mascarpone cheese; 1 tsp vanilla extract; butter (to fry); maple syrup (to drizzle)

30 mins

497 cals per serving

Donal's Notes

Pancakes and waffles are my last-minute emergency dessert and the basic batter is incredibly adaptable. I like to add lemon zest and poppy seeds for flavour and texture, serve with fresh strawberries, a vanilla mascarpone and drizzle with syrup for a dessert it’s hard to say no to.

Equipment

Mixing bowl

Measuring jug

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Frying pan

Whisk

Zester

Fish slice

Chopping board

Knife

Metal spoon

Method

Mix together the plain flour, baking powder, sugar, poppy seeds and lemon zest in a mixing bowl.

Whisk together the milk and eggs in a jug and pour into the dry ingredients.

Mix together until you have a smooth batter with a good dropping consistency. Cover and place in the fridge to rest for 15 minutes.

Mix together the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract and set aside.

Cut the strawberries in half and set aside.

Place a frying pan over a medium high heat and add in a little butter. Drop heaped tablespoons of the pancake batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides.

Serve stacks of three pancakes with strawberries, a dollop of mascarpone cheese and drizzle with maple syrup.

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Savage recipe loved it, definitely brightened up my morning :)

Amy, 27/10/21

So easy and yummy, and I made them with gluten free flour. They have such a great flavor that I only used a little maple syrup and no carbohydrate coma afterward. I had given up on pancakes because I always ended up putting so much syrup on them that I would have to take a nap after eating them. Thank you Donal - I'm trying to watch my weight and eat healthier and the calorie count on each of your recipes is so useful. I also love that I can change the amount of servings and the recipes gets adjusted. I'm single and recipes for 4 or more mean I'm eating the same thing for at least 2 meals a day and for multiple days in a row. I'm not a good cook or an intuitive cook but you've got me back in the kitchen and trying new things. That's something I would have thought was nearly impossible. You also help me feel like I am connecting with my Irish roots. You rock Donal! This American gives you 2 thumbs up.