30 minutes
Delicious pancakes with a touch of citrus zest and creamy ricotta for a delightful breakfast treat.
cups
teaspoons
teaspoons
cups
Lemon, zested
each
teaspoons
each
cups
Unsalted Butter, melted
tablespoons
as needed
Blueberry Syrup
optional
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
Start by whisking together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt in a small bowl until well combined.
2. Heat Griddle
Next, heat a griddle or large nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
3. Prepare Lemon Sugar
In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the zest from one lemon. Grate the lemon zest directly into the sugar and rub it together with your fingers until the sugar looks slightly moist and aromatic.
4. Add Vanilla and Eggs
Add the pure vanilla extract to the lemon sugar and whisk to combine. Then, crack in the large eggs and whisk until the mixture becomes foamy on top.
5. Mix Wet Ingredients
To this mixture, add the whole-milk ricotta, whole-milk buttermilk, and melted unsalted butter. Whisk until all the wet ingredients are well blended.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Now, gently add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until no traces of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.
7. Cook Pancakes
Butter the heated griddle lightly with room-temperature butter. Drop the pancake batter onto the griddle, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until the tops begin to bubble and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes, until the other side is golden brown.
8. Serve Pancakes
Serve the pancakes warm with a pat of butter and a drizzle of blueberry syrup or your favorite toppings.
Switch up your toppings and sauces. Instead of maple syrup, try a berry compote, a drizzle of honey with a sprinkle of toasted nuts, or a homemade citrus curd that echoes the infused flavors in the pancakes. For a tropical twist, a mango coulis or a dollop of coconut cream can be delightful.
Replace the citrus zest with a mix of fresh or frozen berries gently folded into the batter. You can use blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries for a burst of berry flavor.
For a change from the usual lemon or orange zest, try incorporating zest from limes, grapefruits, or even tangerines. Each citrus fruit offers a unique flavor profile—lime for a tart kick, grapefruit for a bittersweet note, and tangerine for a sweeter touch.
Use lemon zest and juice, and add poppy seeds to the batter for a classic combination that's bright and texturally interesting.
Mash a ripe banana and fold it into the batter along with chopped walnuts for a comforting, nutrient-rich option.
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