Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles (Printable version)
Crisp lemon waffles with crunchy poppy seeds served alongside a flavorful blueberry syrup.
# List of ingredients:
→ Waffles
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Blueberry Syrup
13 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
14 - 1/2 cup water
15 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water, optional for thickening
# Directions:
01 - Combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, gently mashing some berries. For thicker syrup, stir in cornstarch mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are acceptable.
06 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with oil or nonstick spray. Pour batter into preheated iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes per batch.
07 - Serve waffles warm with generous ladles of blueberry syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lemon zest hits your nose before the first bite, waking you up better than coffee ever could.
- That blueberry syrup stains your fingers purple in the most satisfying way, like edible evidence of a good morning.
02 -
- Cold buttermilk straight from the fridge will solidify your melted butter into little lumps that never incorporate properly.
- The first waffle is almost always a sacrifice to the waffle iron gods—accept this and move on.
03 -
- Zest your lemons before juicing them—trying the reverse is an exercise in frustration.
- Keep finished waffles warm on a wire rack in a low oven; stacking them on a plate steams away the crispness you worked for.