Pancakes with milk and holes
Origin of the recipe
This recipe is a classic Russian cuisine, known and loved in every family. These milk-based pancakes with holes are more than just a pastry; they're a symbol of hospitality and family comfort. They're made with simple ingredients: milk, eggs, flour, and baking soda. The key ingredient is the baking soda, which, when combined with an acid (in this case, vinegar), creates air bubbles that create the famous holes. These pancakes are thin, tender, and perfect for any breakfast.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Milk
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Eggs
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Flour
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Sugar
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Salt
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Soda
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Vinegar 9%
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Sunflower oil
Kitchen utensils
- Spoon
- Whisk
- Plate
- Ladle
- shoulder blade
- deep bowl
- Frying pan with non-stick coating
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking soda.
Step 2:
In another large bowl, combine sugar, salt, and milk. Stir.
Step 3:
Add eggs and whisk all ingredients until smooth.
Step 4:
Add flour and baking soda into the liquid mixture in small portions, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 5:
Mix the dough thoroughly.
Step 6:
Add vinegar and stir again.
Step 7:
Pour in vegetable oil and mix well again.
Step 8:
Let the dough sit for 10 minutes.
Step 9:
Heat a frying pan and grease it with sunflower oil. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and quickly spread it over the bottom, tilting the pan.
Step 10:
Fry the pancake for 30 seconds over high heat, then carefully flip it over with a spatula and fry the other side.
Step 11:
Place the finished pancake on a plate. Repeat steps 9-10 until all the batter is used up.
Cooking tips
For best dough consistency, be sure to sift the flour before adding it.
Don't skip the dough resting stage—this will allow the gluten to relax, and the pancakes will be elastic and won't tear when rolled.
When frying, use medium heat - too high heat can cause burning.
Before each new pancake, grease the pan with sunflower oil - this will prevent sticking.
If the dough seems too thick, you can add a little milk.
These pancakes go great with any filling—try replacing the sweet filling with cottage cheese or mushrooms.
Serve the pancakes hot with sour cream, jam or honey.
Experiment with the amount of sugar - for a more dietary option, you can reduce it or eliminate it altogether.
