Pluto's Lemon Cloud Pancakes
Dear SOS: Pluto’s in San Francisco is known for its carved meat at dinner, but my boyfriend and I love going there for breakfast to order their sublime lemon cloud pancakes. I’d be on cloud nine if you could persuade the chef to share the recipe.
Rachel Bartz
San Francisco
Dear Rachel: No wonder these pancakes are like clouds. Egg whites and ricotta cheese in the batter virtually act like an air pump.
Whip egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.
Beat egg yolks in large bowl. Add flour, ricotta, lemon zest, melted butter, salt and sugar. Mix until batter is smooth. Fold in 1/4 egg whites to lighten batter, then fold in remaining whites. Do not over-mix.
Lightly coat griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-low heat. Ladle 1/2 cup batter onto griddle for each pancake. Cook pancakes until light brown, 4 minutes, then turn and cook 3 minutes more.
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