Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles (Printable)
Crispy lemon poppy seed waffles paired with a fresh blueberry syrup for a bright start.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Waffles
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp poppy seeds
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp baking soda
06 - ¼ tsp salt
07 - 1 ½ cups whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ For the Blueberry Syrup
13 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
14 - ½ cup water
15 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
# 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 combined.
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 batter onto the hot waffle iron, using about ½ to ¾ cup per waffle depending on iron size. Cook until golden and crisp, approximately 4–5 minutes each.
06 - While waffles cook, combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. 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 immediately while warm, topped generously with homemade blueberry syrup.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of bright lemon and nutty poppy seeds creates this sophisticated breakfast that still feels like comfort food
- That homemade blueberry syrup turns an ordinary morning into something that feels like a bed and breakfast treat
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make tough dense waffles so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
- The waffle iron is ready when a drop of water sizzles across the surface and quickly evaporates
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly so set the milk eggs and butter out about 20 minutes before starting
- Separate the eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for exceptionally light and airy waffles