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Russian Pancakes

Light and tender Russian pancakes topped with sour cream, fresh dill, and a spoonful of caviar. A quick and elegant breakfast or appetizer that feels special but comes together in minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
12g
Russian Pancakes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until smooth. The batter should be thin, like heavy cream.

  2. 2

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in about 1/4 cup batter, tilting the pan to spread it thinly. Cook until the edges look set and the bottom is golden, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Flip the pancake and cook the other side until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed, until you have 6-8 thin pancakes.

  4. 4

    Serve each pancake folded or rolled, topped with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh dill, and a spoonful of caviar if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • nonstick skillet
  • spatula
  • ladle or measuring cup

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