Lemon Ricotta Waffles

1 ½ cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt

3 T. sugar 1 T. fresh lemon zest

1/3 cup unsalted butter 2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla 3 T. lemon juice

½ cup Ricotta cheese ¾ cup water or milk

2 tsp. poppy seeds (optional)

Directions:  In a medium bowl, which together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 

and salt.  Set aside.  

In a small bowl, rub together granulated sugar and lemon zest until the sugar is 

scented with lemon.  Add the lemon sugar to the bowl with the dry ingredients.

In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, ricotta and 

water/milk.  Add the wet ingredients all at once to the dry ingredients and stir to 

combine.  Add poppy seeds if desired.  Try not to over mix the batter.  Okay to have 

Heat waffle iron.  Dollop batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown.  

Serve immediately.

Comment:  Small batch.  Usually double the recipe.