Lemon Soufflé Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) melted butter or margarine
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup blueberries, rinsed

Preparation

1. 1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, soda, and salt.
2. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, lemon peel, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons butter.
3. 3. In a deep bowl with a mixer on high speed, whip egg whites until they hold stiff, moist peaks.
4. 4. Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture; stir to blend. Add egg whites and fold gently to blend.
5. 5. On a buttered griddle or 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, pour batter in 1/2-cup portions, without portions touching. Cook until golden brown on each side, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes total. Keep warm. Repeat to cook remaining pancakes.
6. 6. Meanwhile, in a 1- to 2-quart pan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons butter, syrup, and blueberries. Heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, about 3 minutes.
7. 7. Serve pancakes with blueberry syrup.