I love Easter breakfast or brunch and so plan to run two recipes that are perfect for that meal. First are these light, airy lemon-ricotta pancakes. And then, later, I will run my recipe for Asparagus, Leek, and Feta Frittata. Now. The pancakes. You’ll really like ’em! (My son Gray does!)

Lemon Ricotta Silver Dollar Pancakes

Lightly kissed with lemon zest and lemon extract, these pancakes are seductively delicate and airy and a welcome change from the expected. A nice change from the usual pancake fare.

Serves 6; makes about 30 pancakes

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

21/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup ricotta cheese

11/4 cups whole milk

11/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

3/4 teaspoon lemon extract

2 large eggs, separated

Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Directions for Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the ricotta, milk, lemon zest, lemon extract, and egg yolks. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. In a clean, dry bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the ricotta mixture and let the batter rest for 3 minutes.
4. Lightly spray a griddle or large skillet with vegetable spray and heat it over medium heat.
5. Drop large tablespoons of batter onto the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. The pancakes will measure about 3 inches across. To prevent burning, don’t let the griddle get too hot. The pancakes will look slightly dull and a few bubbles will form on the surface when they are ready to flip.

Serve dusted with confectioners’ sugar or keep the pancakes warm in the oven.