Sweet Zucchini Ricotta Pancakes Wraisins Walnuts Recipes

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
• Add in the egg, milk, and butter; whisk until combined and smooth.
• Add in the grated zucchini, ricotta, and lemon zest; mix gently to combine.
• Warm some butter on a griddle or large flat bottomed skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, scoop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
• Cook until edges are dry and bubbles form on the top, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden, about 2 more minutes. (If pancakes are browning too quickly, turn down the heat to medium-low.)
• Serve hot with a slab of butter and a drizzle of honey. Too good!

ZUCCHINI WALNUT PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
• Combine the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, olive oil, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until combined well.
• Make the batter: Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture along with the shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts. Using a spatula, fold the batter until the ingredients are just combined and there are no large pockets of dry flour. Do not overmix. Some small dry lumps are okay.
• Cook the pancakes: Heat a large non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. If using an electric griddle, heat griddle to 325°F. I don't grease the skillet, but you can use a little vegetable oil if the skillet isn't reliably non-stick. Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the skillet, cooking one or two pancakes at a time or as many as will fit without overlapping. The pancakes are ready to flip when the edges look matte, bubbles form on the surface, and the bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until the second side is a light golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Serve the pancakes: Serve the pancakes immediately with maple syrup and butter.

SWEET ZUCCHINI-RICOTTA PANCAKES W/RAISINS & WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle zucchini with salt, stir to combine, and let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze moisture out of zucchini with hands, removing as much liquid as possible. Transfer to small bowl. 2. Whisk eggs until frothy in separate bowl. Whisk in ricotta and sugar. Stir in flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Fold in raisins, walnuts, and zucchini. 3. Add butter or oil to large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2 heaping Tbs. batter onto skillet for each pancake. Spread into 3-inch pancakes, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bottom is lightly brown. Flip pancakes, and flatten slightly with spatula. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until golden and firm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot.

ZUCCHINI WALNUT BREAD

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in sugar, then oil. Add flour mixture alternately with zucchini into the egg mixture. Stir in the raisins, walnuts, and vanilla. Pour batter into two 9 x 5 inch greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
• Bake on lowest rack of the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto racks to cool completely. To freeze, wrap loaves in plastic wrap, and then wrap in heavy freezer paper. Will keep indefinitely.

THE BEST RICOTTA PANCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat a griddle to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) or place a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
• Stir ricotta cheese, milk, and egg yolks together in a bowl until combined.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir in ricotta mixture.
• Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy; fold into ricotta mixture.
• Oil preheated griddle with about 1 teaspoon canola oil; pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until evenly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; turn and cook until evenly golden on other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter, oiling griddle between batches.

ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Wash zucchini, remove ends and cut into one-inch thick slices. Sauté slices in three tablespoons hot butter until zucchini begins to soften.
• Meanwhile, brown walnuts in remaining butter.
• Combine walnuts with zucchini; season with salt and pepper and cook until zucchini is tender.