Fluffy Lemon Pancakes
Light, fluffy, perfectly rich and packed full of fresh lemon flavor, these lemon pancakes are everything you've been dreaming of.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs separated
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for greasing the skillet)
Instructions
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, buttermilk and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda and salt, being careful not to over-mix. It's OK if there are a few lumps in the mixture.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites in a bowl until frothy and no longer opaque.
- Fold the egg whites into the pancake batter, being careful not to over-mix so the egg whites don't deflate.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and brush it with butter.
- Pour a portion of the pancake batter (⅛ to ¼ cup, depending on size preference) in the pan and cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side).
- Remove and place on a plate. Place finished pancakes on a plate in a 200 degree oven to keep them warm while remaining pancakes are completed. Repeat until all batter is gone.
Notes
- Add additional lemon zest if you like the pancakes to have a stronger lemon flavor.
- Substitute orange juice and peel for the lemon to make orange ricotta pancakes.
- Don't over mix the batter as your pancakes will become tough. It's ok to leave a few lumps in the batter.
- Gently fold in the egg whites so they don't deflate.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a well seasoned cast iron skillet and make sure to add more butter periodically to prevent pancakes from sticking.
- If pancakes start to brown too quickly or burn, turn the heat down to medium-low.
Nutrition
Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 228mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg