Necci Tuscan Chestnut Flour Pancakes

Prepare the batter by combining the sifted chestnut flour, water, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl. Stir batter with a fork until smooth with no lumps remaining. Cover batter and set aside for at least one hour.

In a small bowl, combine the Ricotta, honey, and ground cinnamon, if using. Cover and set aside until ready to use. (Refrigerate if wait time is more than 2 hours).

To prepare the necci, heat a scant tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom with the olive oil.

Ladle 1/6 of the batter into the preheated skillet and immediately spread into a thin, round layer with the bottom of the ladle. Cook until the edges start to firm up and the bottom is evenly browned, approximately 2 minutes. Gently use a spatula with a thin edge to loosen all the way around the pancake before flipping. Cook the remaining side until evenly browned before removing from heat.

Transfer the cooked necci to a plate and repeat the process five more times with the remaining batter, adding a bit more olive oil to the skillet between each batch. Add a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap between each warm necci to prevent sticking.

To serve, place one of the prepared necci on a clean, dry work surface and spoon 1/6 of the honey Ricotta mixture down the center. Wrap the edges of the necci around the filling to secure. If needed, add a little dab of honey and ricotta to the edge of the necci to hold the wrapped edges in place.

Repeat this process with the remaining necci and serve immediately. Enjoy!