Here we are, the last week of The Homemade Flour Cookbook month. I hope you guys have enjoyed the various flour recipes and don't worry, I know a few bloggers are still planning on sharing more recipes. I can't thank you enough for all the awesome book support from the comments, emails and instagram images. Have you made something? Tweet or email me a link to the image and I'll be sure to share it! Also, I'd be ever so grateful (if you have the book) if you could write a quick review (I know I always read through the reviews before buying!) And THANK YOU! Seriously, I feel like I should say it 100+ more times.
So, the recipe to start out the final week: ricotta pancakes. This recipe comes straight from the book but I've decided to use different flours. The book version is actually gluten-free highlighting sorghum flour but I've been itching to make this pancakes with the lovely Einkorn flour. I try not to play favorites among the flours but if I had to choose a favorite gluten-flour, this would be in the top three (see, I still can't choose just one!) If you've never tried your hand at ricotta pancakes, it takes an extra step but the end result is a fluffy flapjack that is the perfect companion for fresh summer fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.
PrintEinkorn Ricotta Pancakes
- Yield: 10-12 pancakes 1x
Ingredients
- ΒΎ cup (180 g) whole-milk ricotta*
- 3 large eggs, separated
- Β½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (114 g) einkorn flour
- Β½ teaspoon baking powder
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- zest from half a lemon
Instructions
- Place the ricotta in a square of cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess liquid. Combine the drained ricotta in a bowl with the egg yolks, milk, and maple syrup. In a separate bowl, stir together einkorn flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Used a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff. Spoon one-quarter of the egg whites into the pancake batter and stir until incorporated to lighten up the batter. Fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and grease with butter. For each pancake, pour ΒΌ cup of the batter onto the griddle and cook on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
Notes
*Don't skip- use whole milk. The part-skim won't make these pancakes as lovely!
Taylor says
My favorite toppings are kiwi/banana and peanut butter!
Kathryn says
I love adding ricotta into pancake batter - it makes them so lovely and light and fluffy. These look absolutely perfect Erin, congratulations again on creating such a wonderful collection of recipes.
Bradley says
I've been researching einkorn a bit lately; seems like a great addition to my arsenal for sourdough baking! Love your website and would be thrilled to have a copy of your book!
Kate says
I love strawberries and maple syrup on my pancakes! These look delicious!
Jennifer says
I love ricotta pancakes! And I LOVE strawberry jam spread on any kind of pancake...
Heather says
Fried egg + cinnamon!
Vianne says
I just tried oatmeal pancakes for the first time this month and I love them. But my favorite toppings will always be fresh berries and bananas on my pancakes π
Hillary says
I'm all for the classic: a little salted butter and drowning in maple syrup!
natasha {schue love} says
Peanut butter and berries!
Karen D says
Pretty happy with pure VT maple syrup, but, if I'm feeling decadent, I like fresh berries and whipped cream.
Julie says
Hi Erin, another wonderful recipe with beautiful images - such talent : )
Best,
Julie
Lauren says
I love boysenberry syrup!
Keli says
I love ricotta and lemon in pancakes, and I'm looking forward to trying a new type of flour!
Zainab says
Adding ricotta in pancakes is one of my favorite twists!!! Love the look of these. My toppings are always fresh fruit and sometimes a little yogurt with honey.
JenB says
Local maple syrup!
Elana says
Since it's berry season I've been covering my pancakes in blueberries and strawberries lately. I think the berry to syrup ratio has got to be 2:1 right now.
Bethany says
This looks fantastic - can't wait to try them!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I definitely need to try einkorn flour!!! Especially with your new book out! Annnnd these look delicious π
Holly says
I love the trick of whipping egg whites in pancakes! It makes the densest, whole grain pancakes light and fluffy!
Donna F. says
berries and pure maple syrup!
Adele says
I love pancakes topped with cinnamon and maple syrup.
Chelsea says
I love strawberry syrup!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Yum! Lemon zest is amazing on pancakes and in anything, really π
clara says
dulce de leche!
MB @ Bourbon and Brown Sugar says
What on earth is einkorn flour? Guess I'll have to procure a copy of the book to work it out π I am a gal who loves warm maple syrup and peaches on my pancakes.
Rebecca says
My classic pancake (etc.) topping that I grew up was peanut butter with syrup (also really good on chocolate chip pancakes!)
Maria E says
I can't wait to try these! I'm usually not a pancake person, but I just can't seem to get these out of my head.
Rebecca says
I like to top my waffles/pancakes with fresh berries and maple syrup.
Eileen says
My favorite pancake and waffle topping is the most classic: butter. I actually have just butter about 80% of the time, and the other 20% fruit or syrup (also with butter, of course). What I'm saying is BUTTER. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity -- & these pancakes sound wonderful!
Ellen says
My favorite topping is berries and maple syrup
jen says
these pancakes look delicious!! can't wait to try out the recipe π
Samantha says
I love fresh strawberry preserves on top.
Medeja says
Perfect breakfast.. no doubt π
Annie says
Definitely sliced bananas and peanut butter!
cynthia says
Maple syrup is still my favorite!
Joyce says
I love pancakes of all sorts, so I'm intrigued by these einkorn ones.
carla says
As someone with celiac I feel the need to point out that EINKORN is NOT gluten free! Please do not continue to promote Einkorn as GF! It is a form of wheat that is toxic to celiacs. Thank you.
erin says
I'm sorry but I never said it was (and my blog isn't GF). If you read the paragraph above, I mention that Einkorn is my favorite gluten-flour and that the version of these pancakes in the book is made from GF flours using sorghum (not Einkorn.)
Andi says
Thanks for the info Erin - to make these pancakes GF would you use straight Sorghum flour or a blend? Any information would be helpful! They sound awesome and I can't wait to try!
erin says
I'd do a blend- probably split between oats/sorghum/brown rice flour and a bit of starch. Hope that helps!
dana says
i love apple pancakes w/ powdered sugar and butter!
Lauren L. @ Newest Obsession says
My favorite toppings are chia cherry jam and peanut butter! I can't wait to try these pancakes, we just got a flour mill and I am looking for ways to use it.
Janet says
I love yoghurt and berries, or lemon juice and powdered sugar, or homemade fruit syrups!
Rebecca says
Apple butter, real butter, and crunchy salt
Rebecca says
Homemade jam or maple syrup are my favorites. I have never made ricotta pancakes so I think I better try this soon!
Claudette says
Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!!! I have always wanted to learn more about different grains. I have a mill that I have never even taken out of the box! Your book will be a GREAT place to start. I make pancakes from scratch and love just grass fed butter and real maple syrup on them--yum π
RachR says
Oh man, those look delicious.
Zan says
Pancakes never looked so delicious!
Nelli says
Canadian style sour cream & homemade plum jam!!
coral says
They look light and delicious!
Constance says
These pancakes are in my very near future, and I'd like to know more about the Einkorn flour.
Rachel says
Just good plain ole' maple syrup!
jacquie says
butter and brown sugar
Rachel Tilly says
Honey and yogurt!
Susan says
I am particularly fond of banana nut pancakes - yum!
Shoshana says
My husband thinks it's funny that I dip my french toast into almond butter π
Mary Ann says
My favorite topping is to make a berry full syrup from our own blueberries. It is delicious! I am researching which grinder to purchase in order to grind herbs and flours. Any suggestions?
Happy 4th!
Tiffany says
I'm simple. Strawberries and syrup.
Carolsue says
I like Pure Maple Syrup
Joanne says
I just ordered your cookbook and it should arrive tomorrow! Can't wait to cook my way through it. Will definitely leave an amazon review! Now...which recipe to make first...
Sanjay Sajeev says
Looks yummy. Thank you for sharing this. I am going to try this.