Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Mix

01 - 1 tablespoon sugar
02 - 1 cup regular flour
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

→ Wet Mix

06 - 2 eggs, large
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1/2 cup ricotta
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
11 - 1 cup buttermilk

→ Cooking & Toppings

12 - Butter or oil for frying
13 - Lemon wedges and mint sprigs to garnish
14 - Warm maple syrup to drizzle

# Instructions:

01 - In a big bowl, stir together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until blended.
02 - In another bowl, whisk ricotta, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla together until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry stuff. Don’t overdo it—small lumps are okay.
04 - Heat a pan over medium and add some butter or oil. Spread it around so the surface is coated.
05 - Scoop out 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook a couple of minutes until bubbles form, flip, then cook another minute till golden.
06 - Plate them up warm, drizzle maple syrup, and top with lemon wedges and mint if you like.