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Fluffy Orange Pancakes

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These fluffy orange pancakes with creamy syrup offer a cozy, bright breakfast with a soft texture and a rich, tangy drizzle. Perfect for quick, easy mornings or relaxing weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml) or plain yogurt thinned with milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
  • Zest of 1 medium orange
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60g), sifted
  • 3–4 tbsp milk (45-60ml), dairy or dairy-free
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Zest and juice the orange, separate dry and wet ingredients. (5 minutes)
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, orange zest, and orange juice.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Batter should be thick but pourable. (2-3 minutes)
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Test temperature by sprinkling a few drops of water; they should dance and evaporate quickly.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup (60ml) batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed. (10-15 minutes for all pancakes)
  7. While pancakes cook, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed to reach syrup consistency.
  8. Stack pancakes, drizzle generously with creamy syrup, and serve warm immediately. (5 minutes)

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy; a few lumps are fine. Use fresh orange zest and juice for best flavor. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F / 90°C) while finishing the batch. Use a ¼ cup measuring cup or ladle for consistent pancake size. For a thicker batter in waffle irons, add a bit more milk. Batter is best fresh but can be stored overnight in the fridge with gentle stirring before cooking.

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