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Crispy Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles

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These crispy lemon poppy seed waffles combine bright lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds for a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice as substitute)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron for 5-7 minutes until hot.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until slightly frothy. Add buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. Fold in poppy seeds evenly.
  6. Lightly grease waffle iron with butter or nonstick spray. Pour about ½ cup (120ml) batter onto center of iron. Close lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Transfer waffles to a wire rack to keep crisp while cooking remaining batter.
  8. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Preheat waffle iron thoroughly for crispy edges. Avoid overmixing batter to keep waffles light. Keep cooked waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200°F oven to maintain crispness. Batter can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add extra baking powder. For vegan, use flax eggs, dairy-free buttermilk, and coconut oil.

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