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Cottage-Cheese Pancakes

The key to these ultra-moist pancakes is cottage cheese in the batter; using only egg whites keeps them light. Homemade rhubarb compote is a tart topping; you could serve the pancakes with maple syrup, apple butter, or fresh fruit instead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup milk
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
Rhubarb Compote, for serving (optional; recipe below)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in cottage cheese, milk, egg whites, and vanilla.

    Step 2

    In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Working in batches of two, drop batter into pan, 1/4 cup per pancake.

    Step 3

    Cook until just set around the edges and small bubbles appear on top, about 1 minute. Flip pancakes, and cook until just set in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat, using 1 teaspoon oil for each of remaining batches. Serve immediately with rhubarb compote, if desired.

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