Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from The Captain House Inn

The Captains House Inn

Located in Chatham, Massachusetts (MA), the 3 star, 4 diamond Captain’s House Inn is one of the oldest and highest-regarded Cape Cod bed and breakfasts on “the Cape.” It is also considered one of the most 10 most romantic inns in the United States by Historic Inns of America. In addition to the wonderful breakfast you expect in a B&B, The Captain House Inn also serves a classic English afternoon tea.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from Captain House Inn

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes The Captain House Inn
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Butter, for griddle

Directions

Preheat a nonstick griddle.

Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk together the cheese, eggs, milk, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl. Whisk the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Brush the hot griddle with butter. For each pancake, pour approximately 1/4 cup measure of the batter on the griddle and cook on both sides until light golden brown. Repeat until no batter remains.

Serve with fresh raspberries and maple syrup or lemon glaze.