Enjoy fluffy, bright lemon ricotta pancakes that are perfect for a special brunch. This recipe brings together simple ingredients for a delightful meal.
Author:Lena Walker
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:8-10 pancakes
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddle
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, ricotta cheese, egg, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
Stir in the lemon zest.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Notes
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like fresh berries or maple syrup.
For extra lemon flavor, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can be added to the batter.