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.