Zesty Lemon-Cottage Cheese Pancakes

1. Separate Eggs and Mix Yolk Mixture

Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another. With the yolks, blend in the all-purpose flour, creamy cottage cheese, melted butter, granulated sugar, a touch of salt, and the aromatic grated lemon zest. Stir these together until you achieve a uniform mixture.

2. Beat Egg Whites and Fold into Yolk Mixture

Beat the egg whites with a stand mixer until they form stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, taking care to maintain the airiness, until the batter is just combined.

3. Cook the Pancakes

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly butter it. Dollop about three large tablespoons of batter for each pancake onto the hot surface. Cook for roughly 1.5 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, then flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

4. Keep Pancakes Warm

As you continue cooking the pancakes, keep the finished ones warm in a 250-degree oven. This ensures that every pancake is warm and inviting.