ORANGE PANCAKES WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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A perfect treat for a weekend brunch. It makes a nice presentation and is also very tasty. Three pancakes are stacked with layers of ricotta cheese between them and served with a warm orange sauce. Adapted from The New American Diet Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/4 cup orange juice, plus
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup orange juice
2 -4 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon butter
1 small fresh orange, divided into sections

Steps:

  • For the sauce, mix the cornstarch, orange rind, orange juice and honey in a small saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.
  • Add orange sections to the sauce just before serving.
  • For the pancakes, combine the flour, baking powder and orange rind.
  • In a seperate bowl, stir together the egg white or egg substitute, honey, milk, orange juice and oil.
  • Stir wet ingredients into the dry just until moistened.
  • On a well seasoned griddle that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray bake 3 pancakes; using 1/3 of pancake mixture for each.
  • To assemble, spread 1/2 the ricotta cheese on top of first and second pancake topping with small amount of warm orange syrup.
  • Top stack with final pancake and pour remaining warm sauce over all.
  • Cut into fourths and serve.

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