Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6 Calories per serving: 290
What you need:
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. orange zest
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup of ricotta
4 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional)
Maple syrup
powdered sugar
———————————————————
Putting it together:
1. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, orange zest, salt and sugar; mix well. Set aside
2. In a separate bowl whisk together milk, orange juice, ricotta, butter, egg and vanilla; mix well
3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; pour the ricotta mixture into the well. Stir together gently just until combined ( batter should be lumpy) Do not overmix.
4. Coat a nonstick griddle or large nonstick saute pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place over medium heat. For each pancake, spoon 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. When bubbles appear, gently turn the pancakes, and cook until lightly browned. Transfer the pancakes onto a warmed plate. Drizzle with desired toppings and serve.