Citrus Pancakes recipe

Citrus Pancakes recipe
These fluffy pancakes are bursting with citrusy flavor and sunshine! Perfect for a delightful and vibrant breakfast.
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 orange
• Pinch of grapefruit zest (optional)
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Toppings (choose your favorites):
• Fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• Whipped cream (optional: add a splash of orange liqueur for a citrus twist)
• Maple syrup
• Homemade orange marmalade
Instructions:
1. Prep the Citrus: Using a fine-grained grater, zest your lemon, orange, and grapefruit (if using). Be sure to avoid the white pith, as it can be bitter.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Zest it Up: Add the lemon zest, orange zest, and grapefruit zest (if using) to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
4. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, a few lumps are okay!
6. Heat Up the Griddle: Preheat your griddle or a large skillet over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or cooking spray.
7. Pancake Power!: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the preheated griddle.
8. The Golden Touch: Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface.
9. Stack 'em Up: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
10. Top it Off!: Now comes the fun part! Top your pancakes with your favorite toppings. Fresh berries, a dollop of citrus-infused whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a spoonful of homemade orange marmalade - the possibilities are endless!
11. Serve and Enjoy!: Dig in and enjoy your sunshine-filled plate of Sun-kissed Citrus Pancakes!