Russian pancakes with milk

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add sugar and salt.

Step 2:

Whisk all ingredients until smooth.

Step 3:

Pour in the milk and mix well again.

Step 4:

Add the sifted flour in small portions, mixing thoroughly each time until smooth.

Step 5:

Add vegetable oil and mix gently.

Step 6:

Gradually pour in boiling water, stirring the mixture constantly.

Step 7:

Cover the bowl with cling film and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Step 8:

Heat a frying pan and grease it with vegetable oil.

Step 9:

Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and quickly spread it over the bottom by tilting the pan.

Step 10:

Fry the pancake over medium heat until done.

Step 11:

Place the finished pancake on a plate. Repeat steps 8–12 until all the batter is used up.

Step 12:

Serve Russian pancakes hot with sour cream or jam.

Cooking tips

Keep cooked pancakes warm. Stack the finished pancakes on a plate and cover with a napkin or lid to keep them warm and soft.

Don't forget to rest the batter. Let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before frying. This will allow the flour to fully absorb the liquid, resulting in more elastic pancakes that won't tear.

Cook the pancakes over medium heat. Too high a temperature will cause them to burn, while too low a temperature will result in the pancakes taking too long to cook and becoming too dense.

Don't open the lid if you're using one. The lid helps the pancakes cook faster, but you should only open it when the pancake is almost done.

Use the right pan. For thin pancakes, flat-bottomed pans with low sides are best.