Best Ever Pancakes

Ricotta Cheese has become a staple at Hollyhock Hill. Long ago and far away, when home made cheese was on the front burner, I made ricotta.  It is actually made from the whey left over from making other cheese.  And nothing is as good as home made.



 But, store bought works pretty well, and is a lot quicker.  Anyway, Ricotta Cheese is great in a main dish, a dessert, an appetizer, or even a side dish like pancakes. 

My Handsome Prince says these are the best pancakes I have ever made.  I think he might be right.

Whisk together:

1 1/2 cup Flour
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
3 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder

In a separate bowl, whisk:
1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
1 Egg
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons melted Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/4 cups Milk

Combine the two mixtures and stir just until they are combined.  Do not over mix. The batter will be a little lumpy.







Bake on a hot skillet, first on one side till bubbles start to appear,

then flip to the other side and bake until cooked through.

Because we had blackberries on hand, they went on top, with a little powdered sugar.  They were so delicious, with a slice of left over quiche, and some home made apple syrup.  

Sliced strawberries would be good on top, or you might fold in a few blueberries before you bake the pancakes, and add a few more on top.
Yummm!