Our Favorite Orange Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• maple syrup, optional, to taste, for serving
• confectioners' sugar, optional, to taste, for serving