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Servings 20 pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered milk
  • 3.5 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp baking powder

Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp orange blossom

Filling and Toppings

  • 3 tbsp chopped nuts pistachios/walnuts etc
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Syrup

  • Heat the water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved add the orange blossom syrup (if you want, this is not necessary) Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (flours, baking powder, and sugar) together. 
  • The mixture should be similar to a runnier pancake batter. Set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
  • To prepare the filling, add the ricotta cheese to a bowl, mix it well. Add the cinnamon and leave it to rest in the fridge.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. You want the pancakes to be small, try around 2tbsp of batter. While cooking, the pancakes will bubble up a lot (like crumpets).
  • When the tops look dry they are done, you do not need to flip them. Remove them but do not stack them.
  • With the bubbly side up, pinch the side together and then fill each pancake center with 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture.
  • Add some chopped nuts to the cream and serve!
Course: Dessert
Region: Asia
Keyword: Comfort food, Holiday Inspired