In a bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, ricotta, milk, orange zest, orange juice, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Lightly grease a pan, heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto pan. Cook until bottoms are golden brown. Turn cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with syrup and confectioners sugar. Enjoy