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Fluffy sourdough lemon ricotta pancakes stacked on a plate with syrup

Sourdough Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These light and fluffy pancakes made with sourdough starter and ricotta cheese are a delightful twist on a breakfast classic, perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon zest of lemon
  • 1 tablespoon juice of lemon

Method

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, mix together the sourdough starter, ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.

Cooking

  • Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Serving

  • Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Ensure your sourdough starter is bubbly and active for the best flavor and texture. You can experiment with other flavors by adding vanilla extract or using different citrus zest.
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