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Lemon & Sugar Butter Pancakes

Recipe by All Things Butter on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. These fluffy pancakes are brightened with a subtle lemon‑butter glaze, creating a sweet and buttery breakfast that’s perfect for a relaxed morning. The simple batter, enriched with whole milk and eggs, yields a tender crumb and a golden finish. Ideal for a quick family breakfast or a cozy brunch treat.

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Lemon & Sugar Butter Pancakes by All Things Butter, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Place the butter cubes into a food processor.

  2. Process until smooth to create the lemon sugar butter.

  3. Whisk the plain flour, whole milk, and eggs together until smooth.

  4. Pour the batter through a sieve into the mixing bowl to remove lumps.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: smooth sieved batter. Strain out lumps before stirring in melted butter.

  5. Melt the unsalted butter and fold it into the batter.

  6. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

  7. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.

  8. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: bubbles and golden underside. Flip when bubbles appear, then cook until the second side browns.

  9. Spoon the lemon sugar butter onto the cooked pancake.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: lemon sugar butter topping. Spoon the prepared butter onto each cooked pancake.

Tips while you cook

Process butter first
Place the butter cubes in a food processor and blend until smooth before any other steps.
Sieve the batter
After whisking flour, milk, and eggs, pour the batter through a sieve to remove lumps before cooking.
Fold melted butter into batter
Melt the unsalted butter and gently fold it into the smooth batter prior to cooking.
Wait for bubbles before flipping
Cook each side until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip to finish golden brown.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Pancakes, 14 ways

14 creators posted their own. Most use eggs, milk and baking powder.

  1. Noah Perlo25 min6 ingr.Only this one uses sugar-free maple syrup, self-rising flour and stevia chocolate chips
  2. balancewithnu35 min9 ingr.Only this one uses calorie-free syrup and fruit
  3. Sam Way35 min16 ingr.Only this one uses fine sea salt, buttermilk and espresso
  4. All Things Butter25 min5 ingr.Pan-fried, Blender
  5. Rob Li20 min10 ingr.Only this one uses oats, banana and maple syrup
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