Lemon Pancakes with Lemon Scented Strawberries

We made these this morning and they were awesome! 


After looking at several recipes online, I just decided to use our usual pancake recipe and add to it.


I thought about making a strawberry compote to go with it, but settled on fresh strawberries with sugar and lemon zest and it was perfect!  They would also be awesome with a blueberry compote, if you wanted to go in that direction. 


Either way, this is a great way to celebrate a beautiful summer day. Hope you like! 

Lemon Scented Strawberries

1 pint of strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/4 cup sugar

zest of one lemon

Combine all ingredients and set aside while you make the pancakes.

Lemon Pancakes

3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

zest of one lemon

Combine milk and vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes (this is to make your own buttermilk).

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk soured milk, egg, butter, and vanilla until combined then add to flour mixture. Add lemon juice and zest and fold in to batter. Don't over mix, or they won't be as tender and fluffy. Small lumps are ok.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray if necessary (if you use a non-stick pan it isn't necessary). Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to ladle on to skillet and cook until bubbles form at the top. Flip and cook until evenly browned on other side.

We topped ours with a little butter, the strawberries, a little drizzle of syrup and whipped cream. :)