Ingredients

  • 23 cup all-purpose flour
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 18 teaspoon baking powder
  • 14 teaspoon baking soda
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 34 cup ricotta cheese
  • 14 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 14 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 3 egg whites

Method

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine ricotta, juice, milk, rind and yolks; add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold 1/4 whites into batter; gently fold in remaining egg whites.
  • Spoon about 1/4 c batter onto a hot nonstick griddle.
  • Turn pancakes when tops are bubble and edges are cooked.
  • Serve with Strawberry-Lemon Syrup, fresh strawberries, or orange marmalade.
  • Makes 15 pancakes.