Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles (Printable Version)
Golden waffles infused with lemon and poppy seeds, finished with a fresh blueberry syrup for a bright start.
# What You Need:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups milk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Blueberry Syrup
13 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
14 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 cup water
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
18 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with butter or nonstick spray. Pour batter onto the iron according to manufacturer guidelines, close, and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally and gently mashing some berries.
07 - For a thicker consistency, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon cold water, stir into the berry mixture, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
08 - Serve waffles immediately, generously topped with warm blueberry syrup.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The way the blueberry syrup pools in the waffle pockets like edible little jewels
- Something about lemon poppy seed just makes a regular Tuesday feel celebratory
02 -
- Overmixed batter makes tough waffles, so stir until the flour disappears and walk away
- The syrup thickens as it cools, so do not panic if it looks thin while simmering
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent melted butter from clumping
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier waffles