Orange Ricotta Pancakes

dicentra's Note:

Cooking Light.

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

Ingredients:

Yield: 15 pancakes

• 2⁄3; cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1⁄8; teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind
• 3 egg yolks , lightly beaten
• 3 egg whites

Directions:

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
2. Combine ricotta, juice, milk, rind and yolks; add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
3. 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.
4. 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.