# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
07 - 3/4 cup milk
08 - 2 large eggs, separated
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend ricotta, milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon zest if using, and melted butter until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the ricotta mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, maintaining some lumps.
04 - Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form, then fold carefully into the batter to preserve airiness.
05 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
07 - Present pancakes warm with preferred toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.
