Ingredients
2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 c. goat cheese, softened
3/4 c. whole milk
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Unsalted butter, for skillet
Preparation
Step 1Into a medium bowl, sift flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, mix eggs, goat cheese, milk, and lemon zest.Step 2Add the dry ingredients to egg mixture and fold until just combined; do not overmix (some lumps are okay).Step 3In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt some butter to coat bottom of skillet. Ladle in about 1 cup batter. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
This recipe comes together in no time and is quite easy to make! I would have never thought to add goat cheese to breakfast foods, but this recipe was inspired by my time at Portland Creamery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Dr. Lauren Acton of Tempo Farm, which provides the milk for Portland Creamery’s cheese, says the health and happiness of the goat is also a priority during the actual milking process. At Tempo Farm, they follow a strict schedule based on the health of each goat’s udders so that the process is never painful. Read more about the whole process here.
