Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Ingredients

Makes 2 large or 4 small portions:

  • 3/4 cold water, or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (just the yellow part of the skin)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons *self-rising flour, or as needed to achieve very thick batter

* To make your own self-rising flour (2 cups worth): Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, with 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon fine salt.