Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes

MsSally's Note:

Also from MSN saved here for safekeeping. I like the idea of ricotta in the pancakes. Seems interesting.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• ½ cup fat-free buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• ¾ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen-unthawed)

Directions:

1. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg in a small bowl.
2. Whisk ricotta, egg, egg white, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot. Using a generous 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour the batter for 2 pancakes into the pan, sprinkle blueberries on each pancake and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form, about 2 minutes.
5. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining oil, batter and berries, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Reviews

[Maito]

These have a nice texture and are super fluffy. Don't forget to reoil the griddle each time, I think the pastry flour makes them a little more likely to stick. One recipe might serve 2 people if you are light eaters, I would make 1.5 recipes for 2 to be safe. These are worth trying.

[Sydney Mike]

We really enjoyed the combo of blueberries & ricotta ALONG WITH the lemon flavor ~ Made for a very satisfying breakfast! Served them with a choice of either pure maple syrup or a homemade blueberry preserve, & we both much preferred the latter! Thanks for helping out with some great pancakes! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the current Comfort Cafe as part of my theme Breakfast at Tiffanys!]

[Lainey6605]

I loved these pancakes. They have such different ingredients than the regular pancakes I make, but they are delicious nonetheless. I did double the recipe as suggested by Nimz. Thanks for sharing!