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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for a refreshing breakfast or brunch to start your day on a delightful note.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined but slightly lumpy.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are okay.
  4. Preheat skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
  5. Cook pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (about another 1-2 minutes).
  6. Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup and garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves.

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