In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
In another bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and lemon zest until uniformly mixed and fragrant. Whisk in eggs until smooth, then whisk in buttermilk ricotta, and vanilla.
1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 lemon, 2 eggs, 2 cups buttermilk, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and mix thoroughly. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Pour batter by 1/3-cup measures onto a preheated griddle pan and cook until bubbles form and edges are dry, then flip and cook until browned.
Transfer to a plate and keep warm in the microwave while you cook the remaining batter. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings.