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Fluffy Lemon Poppyseed Waffles Recipe with Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter

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Light and fluffy lemon poppyseed waffles paired with a sweet and fresh homemade strawberry butter, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Zest from 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for strawberry butter)
  • ¾ cup (about 125g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for strawberry butter)
  • Pinch of salt (for strawberry butter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 5-7 minutes). Prepare ingredients while heating.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. Prepare the strawberry butter by combining softened butter, chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until fluffy but still chunky.
  6. Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour ½ to ¾ cup batter onto the center, spread evenly but not too thin. Close lid and cook 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Serve waffles immediately topped with a generous dollop of fresh strawberry butter.
  8. Repeat cooking with remaining batter, greasing the iron as needed. Keep waffles warm in a low oven if serving later.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best texture. Preheat and grease waffle iron well. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking. Use fresh lemon zest for best aroma. Thaw and drain frozen strawberries well for strawberry butter to avoid watery texture.

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Keywords: lemon poppyseed waffles, strawberry butter, breakfast, brunch, fluffy waffles, homemade waffles, fresh strawberry butter

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