How To Make: Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

• 500 g ricotta
• 4 large free range eggs
• 360 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 300 g plain flour sifted
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 75 g caster sugar
• Pinch salt
• Unsalted butter for frying
• Maple syrup to serve (optional)

For the maple-glazed bacon (optional)

• 12 rashers smoked streaky bacon
• A generous glug maple syrup