Ricotta Surprise Pancakes
You may still have a house full of guests this weekend. If so, a hearty breakfast is in order. Rather than the same old pancakes, try cheesing it up a bit with some ricotta. The addition of nutmeg is another layer of flavor that will certainly please everyone. This is a great recipe that will surprise your tired guests, and family, too!
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. Whisk together being sure all the ingredients are blended together well.
Place the egg yolks in a separate bowl and add the buttermilk, ricotta cheese, and lemon peel, and whisk until completely blended.
Add the ricotta/buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and blend until just combined, and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium high speed until soft peaks begin forming.
Carefully fold the egg whites into the mixture.
Put a skillet on medium heat and coat the skillet with oil. Pour a 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbles appear around the edge. Flip and continue cooking 1 minute or until a light brown.
Makes about 12 to 15 pancakes.