Description
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These Orange Ricotta Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and infused with fresh citrus flavor. Made with creamy ricotta and bright orange zest, they are perfect for a refreshing breakfast or brunch. Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar for a delightful morning treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, orange zest, vanilla extract, melted butter, and orange juice until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Do not overmix.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Stack and serve warm with maple syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
- Use fresh orange zest and juice for the best citrus flavor.
- If pancakes are dense, avoid overmixing the batter.
