Here in Melbourne, there is a strong brunch culture. With visually attractive and uniquely conceived dishes, it’s easy to guess why this is popular with so many people. Brunch encompasses both sweet and savoury foods, from thick slices of French toast to the classic Eggs Benedict. In particular, our friends have been raving on over the Ricotta Hotcakes from popular brunch café Top Paddock and the healthy, wholesome version crafted by Serotonin, with many going as far as to proclaim them as “the best hotcakes [they’ve] ever had]!
We love brunch too, so we just had to challenge ourselves to replicate this dish. While not as pretty as the original, we can sure say that it tastes as good, whilst being much more economical!
These hotcakes could be either baked or fried. Baking this recipe gives a slightly more cake-like texture, while the fried version would more closely resemble the classic pancake, while retaining a clean balance of fluffiness and density. We just might make a ricotta version in the future, but this recipe is definitely good enough for now.
MARKSTERONTHWALL 