YAY! It’s another pancake sunday recipe! I wanted to try something a little different this weekend. After seeing this recipe, it immediately reminded me of an infamously disastrous day that my family will always remember. Long story short: 90 degrees, small car, my younger brother spewing sour cream pancakes across the seat…

But, it has been a long time since then. They looked delicious and my brother isn’t around to almost puke on me.

2 large eggs, seperated
1 c. whole milk ricotta cheese
1/3 c. sour cream
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tbs baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 c. milk
Pinch of salt

In a small bowl, mix together egg yolks, ricotta cheese, sour cream, orange zest and sugar. In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients, then slowly add to ricotta mixture. Mix until smooth. Using a hand mixer (or whisk if you’re feeling strong) whip egg whites until they’re fluffy and hold a peak. Fold into batter. In a buttered, hot skillet, cook on each side for 3 minutes. Serve immediately!

Note for crafting delicious ricotta pancakes: SO GOOD. What a way to start my day! They only had one problem: they were so soft and delicate from the whipped egg whites that they were very difficult to flip. If you don’t mind floppy/not perfect cakes, then you’re all set… What a nice change of plain-pancake pace!