Fluffy waffles with ricotta, lemon, and hazelnuts offer a lively, airy bite ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - Zest of 1 large lemon
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Extras
13 - 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped, plus more for serving
14 - Butter or oil, for greasing the waffle iron
# Method:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend ricotta cheese, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in the chopped toasted hazelnuts.
06 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or oil. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of batter onto the iron, spreading evenly as needed.
07 - Close the lid and cook until waffles turn crisp and golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Serve hot, finished with extra chopped hazelnuts, a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, or honey as desired.
