These sourdough ricotta pancakes are a great way to use up the sourdough starter that you need to discard. They have a rich, creamy, cheesecake-like texture from the ricotta cheese and an extra special flavor from the sourdough starter. These pancakes are a must for your next Sunday brunch.
Luxurious Sourdough Ricotta Pancakes
Not only is this a great way to use up your sourdough starter but it is the perfect excuse to make a luxurious breakfast. These sourdough ricotta pancakes are not like your average pancake. They are super moist inside and have a creamy richness in every bite.
I feel like I am eating at a fancy bed and breakfast or swanky restaurant when I make these pancakes. Actually, these are better than any of the ricotta pancakes I have had in those high-end spots. These pancakes will make breakfast your favorite meal.
Discarding your Sourdough Starter
If you have a sourdough starter, you know you need to maintain it to keep it alive. When it is time to feed the starter, you will either need to use a portion of the starter or just throw it into the compost pile.
Sometimes it can be difficult to throw out your sourdough starter so it helps to have some recipes on hand that can make good use of the discarded portion. Recipes like this will get you excited about discarding some of your sourdough starter. It might even have you building up some excess so you can make a double batch. If you don’t have a sourdough starter then check out this post to make your own.
The sourdough starter gives an extra depth of flavor to these pancakes, and the ricotta makes them creamy, moist, and luxurious. If you want your sourdough to have more of a tangy flavor then just let the discard sit for 12 to 24 hours before using it in the recipe. However, if you prefer a more mild flavor, then use the discard right away. The longer the sourdough starter sits, the stronger it will get with its fermented flavor.
Check out some other great breakfast recipes:
More Sourdough Recipes
There are so many wonderful things to do with sourdough discard! Every time you refresh your starter, instead of throwing away the leftover unfed starter, you can put it to use in all kinds of delicious sourdough recipes.
- Wild Yeast Sourdough Starter Recipe
- Sourdough Discard Crackers with Parmesan
- Sourdough Banana Bread
- Spelt Sourdough Bread
- 17 Tantalizing Sourdough Recipes
Sourdough Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
- ½ cup flour 60 grams
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese 186 grams
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sourdough starter 180 grams
- ½ cup milk 112 grams
- 3 tablespoons honey 63 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat a skillet over medium heat or heat an electric griddle to 375° and lightly oil it.
- In a small bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sourdough starter, milk, honey, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- Fold the flour mixture into the ricotta mixture until just combined.
- When the griddle is hot, spread ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface of the pancake then flip and cook the other side until brown.
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Anne Goforth
Saturday 24th of February 2024
Hello, do you think I could substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta? Thank you.
Dahn Boquist
Sunday 25th of February 2024
I haven't tried it but I think it should work. Cottage cheese has larger curds so I would look for small curd cottage cheese. I would love to hear how it goes if you try it.