Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes are essential at any brunch gathering!
Welcome to Day #5! This week marks the fourth annual #BrunchWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are so excited to have you join us this year as we celebrate Brunch and prepare for Mother’s Day. This year we have 37 bloggers from around the country showcasing their best brunch dishes, from cocktails to cakes, breakfast breads, tarts, and quiche – there is something for everyone! Our amazing Sponsors have donated some great prizes for the #BrunchWeek giveaway. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and we’d love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!
I am so thrilled to be able to participate with all these lovelies for this years annual #BrunchWeek!
I love pancakes. Like I could probably eat pancakes every day. Not for every meal, but as long as you switch up the flavor of the pancakes I could eat them every day…. one thing is for sure though… it doesn’t matter how many times I make them, I absolutely am horrid at flipping the dang things. I am just not a pancake expert. I think what I really need is one of those griddles instead of using a skillet and I’d get a long a whole lot better!
Also, not only am I horrible at flipping… but how in the heck do you take pictures of pancakes?! Like I was really thinking I was improving with my food photography and then I throw pancakes in the mix?! Ugh what was I thinking?! Killed my ego 🙁
Regardless though… these pancakes are delic! They really are a must for your brunch menu. There’s just the right about of orange flavor, using Nielsen-Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavors, Pure Orange Extract. The poppy seeds even give it a nice little texture. These use buttermilk and orange juice for the liquid as well and as long as you don’t over mix the batter… they come out super fluffy!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar (Dixie Crystals)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 orange, zested
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (Nielsen-Massey)
- 1/8 cup poppy seeds
- Butter
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
- In another medium bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix JUST until combined (it will be lumpy).
- In a skillet or on a griddle, melt a teaspoon or so of butter and laddle pancake batter into hot skillet.
- Cook, browning on both sides, roughly 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with warm syrup!
- **Yields roughly 4-6" pancakes.
Head on over to check out the rest of the gangs recipes for today! Let me know in the comments what recipe tops your list for today!
BrunchWeek Beverages:
- Breakfast Margarita by Forking Up.
- Brunch Sangria Mimosas by The Crumby Cupcake.
BrunchWeek Breads, Grains and Pastries:
- Apple Onion Fritters by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
- Breakfast Pizza by Big Bear’s Wife.
- Caramelized Apple & Onion Kolaches by The Spiffy Cookie.
- Cheddar Scones by My Catholic Kitchen.
- Cinnamon Pancetta Waffles by The Texan New Yorker.
- Citrus Rolls by Feeding Big and More.
- Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes by From Gate to Plate.
- Raspberry Lemon Sticky Buns with Lemon Glaze by Sweet Beginnings.
- White Cheddar Cheese Muffin Biscuits by Family Around the Table.
BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
- Cheesy Potato Hash by Gluten Free Crumbley.
- Kale and Apple Slaw by Palatable Pastime.
- Key Lime Parfait by The Redhead Baker.
- Lemon Blueberry Parfait by Tara’s Multicultural Table.
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
- Baked Egg Boats by Pink Cake Plate.
- Breakfast Enchilada Bake by Making Miracles.
- Caramelized Onion and Apple Frittata by A Day in the Life on the Farm.
- Cheddar & Sausage Frittata by The Chef Next Door.
- Baked Toad in a Hole Breakfast Sandwiches by Sarcastic Cooking.
- Southern Eggs Benedict by The Barbee Housewife.
- Tomato Basil Cheddar Eggs by {i love} my disorganized life.
BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
- Cheddar Cheese Board with Onion Jam by Love & Confections.
BrunchWeek Desserts:
- Lavender-Lemon Madeleines by Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
- Apple Fritter Rings by The Healthy Fit Foodie.
- Individual Fresh Strawberries and Cream Pies by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
- Lemon Mascarpone Crepe Cake by The Suburban Soapbox.
- Sugar Cookie Strawberry Shortcake by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner.
Did you miss out on Day #1, #2, and #3?! No worries… Here’s what I posted…
Day #1: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Day #2: Fried Chicken Biscuit and Gravy Sandwich
Day #3: Lemon Cheesecake Turnovers
Now are you ready for the huge #BrunchWeek giveaway?? Let me first share with you the prizes 🙂
Prize #1 Red Star Yeast is giving one winner an amazing baking set, which includes a mixing bowl, dough whisk, bamboo spatula, rubber spatula, instant-read thermometer, measuring cup, pizza cutter, tea towel, oven mitt, bench scraper, ‘Knead to be Loaved’ apron, 6 strips of Red Star Yeast, National Festival of Breads cookbook, and The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day hardcover cookbook
For more than a century, home bakers have trusted the high quality and consistent performance of RED STAR Yeast. Inspiring bakers from novice to professional, our goal is your baking success! Visit redstaryeast.com for hundreds of tried & true recipes, baking tips and how-to videos. Better yeast. Better bread. Every time.
Prize #2 Dixie Crystals is giving one winner 1 case of 2-lb Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, a silicone baking mat, Dixie Crystal’s My First Cookbook, and Dixie Crystals red ruffle apron.
About Dixie Crystals: Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. Our pure cane sugar products are all natural, non-GMO and provide consistently delicious results.
Prize #3 Cabot Cheese is giving one winner $50 assortment of Cabot Cheese, one Berghoff Cheese Knife and one Slate Cheese Board
Cabot Creamery Cooperative is a 1,200 farm family dairy cooperative with members in New England & upstate New York making all natural, award-winning cheeses & the “World’s Best Cheddar.”
Prize #4 Vidalia Onion Committee is giving one winner a Martha Stewart Knife Set, cast iron fry pan, cutting board, and fresh Vidalia Onions
About Vidalia Onions: Vidalia onions are unique to a very small region. In fact, they only grow within 20 counties in Georgia (which is also why they are the official state vegetable of Georgia)!
Vidalia onions were discovered back in 1930’s, and just like back then, they are still planted, transplanted and harvested entirely all by hand! Vidalia onions are grown during the winter months, and are only available in stores between April and September, making them a true seasonal specialty. In order to grow great tasting Vidalias, and to give them their characteristic sweetness, they must be grown in a sandy soil mixture that is low in sulfur (sulfur in soil is what gives onions their hotness). Because of this sweet flavor, Vidalia onions are incredibly versatile and can be used in any sort of dish; grilling, baking, appetizers, sandwiches, casseroles, and yes, even sweet desserts. Each year, approximately 5-million 40-pound boxes are shipped out around the entire country – now that’s a lot of onions!
Prize #5 Sage Fruits is giving one winner a Ninja® Mega Kitchen System® with Slicing/Shredding
Sage Fruit Company is a premier grower/shipper of apples, pears and cherries. Not only are they focused on healthy products, but also on helping kids get excited about healthy eating through their free Kids in Force program that helps kids eat more nutrition and get more physical activity.
Prize #6 Nielsen-Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavors is giving one winner a set of their pure flavors: 2-oz each of Orange, Lemon, Peppermint, Almond, Chocolate, Coffee, Rose Water, and Orange Blossom Water.
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has been crafting the world’s finest vanillas and flavors since 1907. Each of Nielsen-Massey’s all-nature pure flavors are crafted with premium ingredients, sourced from around the world and chosen to meet the utmost quality standards. From lemon to peppermint to coffee or chocolate, Nielsen-Massey’s pure flavors offer convenience, quality and consistency to ensure your favorite recipes taste delicious every single time. All products are gluten-free, allergen-free, GMO-free, all-natural and Kosher.
Prize #7 KitchenIQ is giving one winner a Lid & Mitt, Edge Grip Quick Prep Knife Sharpener & Pairing Knife Combo, IQ Smart Wireless Nutri Scale, Edge Bug Scissor Sharpener, and Prep & Measure Tool
KitchenIQ, the new houseware branch of Smith’s Consumer Products, Inc., embraces Smith’s long-standing reputation for innovation and quality. KitchenIQ is committed to producing smarter products for the kitchen.
Prize #8 Le Creuset is giving one winner one Egg Carton in Caribbean, a Heritage 4 Qt Rectangular Baking Dish in Caribbean and a Revolution Spatula Spoon in Caribbean.
Le Creuset is focused on inspiring and empowering people everywhere to make joy through cooking. From our original enameled cast iron cookware to stoneware, stainless, silicone and more, Le Creuset has grown to offer products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job.
Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Red Star Yeast, Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Vidalia Onion Committee, Sage Fruits, Nielsen-Massey, KitchenIQ, and Le Creuset for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up only. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Eight winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you keep coming back each day to check out our #BrunchWeek recipes! 🙂
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