Name: Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes with Rosemary Maple Syrup
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 18 to 20 pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup maple syrup; 3 rosemary sprigs; 2 cups spelt flour (or all-purpose flour); 1/3 cup poppy seeds; 1/3 cup sunflower seeds; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest, plus 1/3 cup orange juice (from 1 large orange); Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for pan and serving

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop & food styling by Diana Yen

These fluffy pancakes get an extra dose of nutrition (not to mention serious crunch) from a combination of poppy and sunflower seeds. Use any citrus you like for the batter, but we're especially fond of how oranges pair with the rosemary-infused maple syrup. All-purpose flour may be substituted for spelt, however we love the unique nuttiness that spelt brings to this recipe.

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