Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Name: Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Maple syrup and confectioners' sugar, optional

13 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup and confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, cheese, milk, orange zest, orange juice, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
2

Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup and confectioners' sugar.