Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare the ricotta cheese at room temperature.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, egg, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the pan; cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Keep pancakes warm in an oven and serve with powdered sugar, syrup, and berries.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg