Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles (Printable version)
Golden waffles scented with lemon and poppy seeds, served with fresh blueberry syrup.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Waffles
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - 1 ½ cups whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For the Blueberry Syrup
13 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
14 - ½ cup water
15 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about ½ to ¾ cup batter per waffle onto the hot iron. Cook until golden and crisp, approximately 4–5 minutes each.
06 - In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries burst and syrup thickens, about 6–8 minutes. For thicker consistency, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 minutes more.
07 - Serve waffles warm, topped generously with blueberry syrup.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries hits every flavor note in one bite
- These waffles freeze beautifully, so you can have homemade breakfast on hectic weekdays
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- Overmixed batter creates tough, rubbery waffles, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears
- The waffle iron temperature matters more than the time, trust your eyes and nose for perfect golden results
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients create a more uniform batter and better texture
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier results