Mediterranean pancakes
Origin of the recipe
Mediterranean pancakes have a pizza-like aroma, though they're prepared differently. They're baked for breakfast not only in Italy but also in Greece. We find them unusual in that the dough is made with cheese, vegetables, and herbs. The result is tender, juicy, and delicious!
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Egg
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Water
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Flour
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Instant yeast
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Grated Parmesan
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Cherry tomatoes
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Ricotta or cottage cheese
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Parmesan or mozzarella
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Oregano
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Basil
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Salt and pepper
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Bowl
- Fork
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Break the egg into a bowl, add salt, pepper and mix well with a fork.
Step 2:
Add 2 teaspoons of grated cheese, a teaspoon of instant yeast.
Step 3:
Gradually, while stirring, add 150 grams of flour and 80 ml of water. Mix well, whisking with a fork. The batter should have a thick, semi-liquid consistency, like pancake batter.
Step 4:
Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters and add to the dough.
Step 5:
Chop and add 3-4 green basil leaves.
Step 6:
Add a handful of diced Parmesan.
Step 7:
Add diced ricotta cheese and a pinch of oregano. Stir.
Step 8:
Line a baking sheet with baking paper, spoon in the pancake mixture and sprinkle with oregano.
Step 9:
Bake for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees.
Step 10:
Serve hot.
Cooking tips
The original recipe uses provolone cheese instead of Parmesan. It can be substituted with mozzarella or Parmesan, although the mozzarella will produce a more delicate flavor.
Ricotta cheese can be replaced with regular fatty cottage cheese or made yourself from milk and citric acid.
Pour portions of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving some space between them – the pancakes will spread during baking.
