Author Notes
Farro is an ancient grain and, when combined with our pure botanical sugars and seasonal fruits, makes a great breakfast!
This delicious recipe is adapted from Suzanne Goin.
—Terri Nacke
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Ingredients
- To Make the Pure Botanical Syrup and the Blueberry Compote
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1/4 cup
water
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1/4 cup
Bergamot Lemon Pure Botanical Sugar, available at Provisions
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1/4 cup
Water
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1/4 cup
Bergamot Lemon Pure Botanical Sugar, available at Provisions
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2 cups
fresh blueberries, rinsed
- Farro, Ricotta and Bergamot Lemon Pancakes
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1.5 cups
farro flour, Hayden Flour Mills if possible (available at Provisions)
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1 tablespoon
baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon
sea salt
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2 pieces
eggs
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1 cup
milk
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1 cup
ricotta cheese
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.5 cups
Bergamot Lemon Pure Botanical Sugar, available at Provisions
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4 tablespoons
unsalted, grassfed butter, melted plus more for seasoning the griddle
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.5 teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon
grapeseed or sunflower seed oil
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unsalted butter, for serving
Directions
- To Make the Pure Botanical Syrup and the Blueberry Compote
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To make the Syrup: Put the sugar in a heavy saucepan and add the water. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil, slightly swirling. Continue until the sugar is dissolved and well incorporated. Pour into a serving bottle. Be careful not to spill a drop!
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To make the Blueberry Compote: Use the same pan, and put the sugar in the saucepan add the water. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil, without stirring. Continue cooking and when the sugar is dissolved, swirl the pan occasionally until the mixture is an amber-caramel color, about 3 minutes. Carefully add the 1 cup of the fresh blueberries. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring gently, until the berries release their juices and the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 more minutes and turn off the heat. Add to the pan the remaining 1 cup fresh blueberries. Stir to combine and keep warm until ready to serve.
- Farro, Ricotta and Bergamot Lemon Pancakes
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To make the Pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together the Farro, baking powder and sea salt. Form a well in the center. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ricotta, sugar, the 4 Tbs. butter and the vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into the well of the flour mixture and, using a rubber spatula or a large spoon, stir until just combined. You will see plenty of small lumps, which is a sign that the batter has not been overworked. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking.
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Preheat a griddle over medium heat until a few drops of water flicked onto the surface skitter across it. Lightly brush the griddle with butter and the seed oil.
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Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and the batter is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other sides, 2 to 3 minutes more. Keep warm until all the pancakes are cooked. Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the griddle with more butter and seed oil as needed.
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eco-ista note: Serve the Pancakes with Butter, Bergamot Lemon Syrup and the Blueberry Compote. Have a side of Chicken or Turkey Sausage it would add a nice touch! Call me when it’s ready!
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