Lemon Ricotta Pancake recipe
From UtterChaos
Gotten from my Cook's Illustrated:
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (3 1/3 oz) AP flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz (1 cup) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, separated, plus 2 large whites
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest (or 1 tsp lemon extract)
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 oz) sugar
- 1-2 tsp vegetable oil
Steps
- whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl and make a well in the center
- add ricotta, egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla and whisk until just combined
- gently stir in melted butter
- whip egg whites on medium-low speed until just foamy, about 1 minute
- increase speed to medium-high and whip whites to soft, billowy mounds, about 1 minute.
- gradually add sugar and whip until glossy, soft peaks form, 1-2 minutes
- transfer 1/3 of whipped egg whites to batter and whisk gently until mixture is lightened
- using rubber spatula, fold remaining egg whites into batter
- heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. wipe out oil, leaving thin film on bottom and sides of pan
- Using 1/4 cup measure or ladle, portion batter into pan in 3 places. gently spread each portion into 4-inch round
- cook until edges are set and first size is golden brown, 2-3 minutes
- flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is golden brown, 2-3 minutes
- serve immediately, repeat with remaining batter, using remaining oil as needed.