Raisin pancakes with ricotta & orange recipe
A delicious raisin pancake recipe with ricotta and orange
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3 large free-range eggs separated
- 1½ cups flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup milk
- Finely grated zest of an orange
- 150 grams ricotta
- butter from frying
- Sugar water / beaten egg / or butter to brush the bread
Instructions
- Put the raisins in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for about 10 minutes then drain and set aside to cool.
- Whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks and set aside in another bowl.
- Place all the remaining ingredients, except the ricotta, raisins and butter, into the same bowl you whisked the whites and mix briefly to form a batter. Very quickly beat in the ricotta until just combined. Add the beaten egg whites and fold this through the batter. Add the rehydrated raisins and fold these in.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan and melt a knob of butter. Drop generous dollops of batter into the pan (depending on the size you want to make). I find ¼ cup makes a medium size pancake. Once bubbles appear on the surface flip them over to cook until golden on the other side.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of syrup or honey and a dollop of Greek-style full-fat yoghurt and extra fruit as desired.
Notes
Storage Instructions for Ricotta Pancakes
Fridge:- Allow pancakes to cool completely before storing.
- Place them in an airtight container, separating layers with baking/parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, place cooled pancakes on a tray in a single layer and freeze until solid.
- Transfer them into a freezer bag or an airtight container with parchment paper between each pancake.
- They will keep well for up to 2 months.
- From the fridge: Warm gently in a non-stick pan over low heat, in the oven at 160°C (320°F) for 8–10 minutes, or in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- From frozen: Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat as above. Alternatively, pop them straight from the freezer into a toaster or oven until heated through.