Saturday, April 16, 2011

Ricotta Pancakes

I used to Buy the White Wings Pancake Mix to make pancakes, but a friend encouraged me to make it from scratch. I finally did. It was easy, and turned out just as well, or maybe slightly better even. The pancake turned out to be light but creamy.

Serves 2 - about 4 pieces each
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with a tsp of lemon juice)
1 tbsp of raw sugar
A pinch of salt
1/4 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of nutmeg powder or cinnamon powder or vanilla
3 large tbsp of light ricotta cheese
1 egg

Whisk egg till foamy, then add flour and milk slowly, bit by bit, till mixture combines evenly.
Add rest of ingredients and combine.
Leave mixture to rest for 1/2 an hour.
Heat a pan to medium heat, then lower to low when pancake is being cooked.
Using a handtowel, lightly grease the pan with butter.
Pour mixture into pan.  A large pan usually makes like 3 pancakes at one time.
When pancake bubbles, it is ready to be turned. The bottom is usually golden brown by now. It usually bubbles say in 2 minutes or so, if not, adjust heat accordingly.
After turning, cook for about 1 minute, ie till lightly golden brown.
Serve and eat immediately while it is still warm.

We love to have it with pan fried bacon, sausages, fresh fruits, and maple syrup.

Bon Appetite!

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