Key Lime Pancakes

I was lucky enough to find a bottle of Key Lime juice at my local commissary.  I had to buy it!

I went on a cruise a few years ago and one our stops was Key West, FL.  Unfortunately , we were on there for a few hours and the only place I got to visit was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.  I still loved Key West though. And I left with

I pondered for a few days what make with this great find.  There are so many choices.  Expect to see a few more recipes including key lime juice.

These pancakes are light and fluffy with a slight key lime flavor.

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Key Lime Pancakes

basic pancake recipe adapted from food.com

1 1/4 cups AP flour (sifted 2-3 times)

3 Tablespoons sugar

3/4 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking powder (fresh is best)

1 egg

2/3 cups milk

3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

2/3 cup key lime juice

Zest of one lime

In a small bowl whisk together milk, egg, oil, and key lime juice.

In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and lime zest.

Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry until well combined.

Spray pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-low heat.

Once pan is hot, pour about 1/2 cup of pancake batter on to pan.

Flip pancake once bubbles have begun to form.

Cook until both sides are a light brown.

Serve with whipped cream, powdered sugar/milk glaze, and maple syrup.

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