Potato pancakes

4 servings

60 minutes

Potato sochnis are a simple and cozy dish of Russian cuisine that perfectly combines the softness of potatoes with a light crispness of the crust. It evokes rural recipes where every housewife prepared them for family dinners using the most accessible ingredients. Sochnis have a tender texture thanks to sour cream and butter, while baking in the oven gives them a golden hue and appetizing aroma. They can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with sour cream, herbs, and various sauces. The simplicity of preparation makes them an excellent option for cozy home evenings. The taste of these sochnis is soft, with a light creamy note and pleasant bread undertone. This dish brings warmth and reminds one of the traditions of Russian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 505.2
• Proteins: 9.9g
• Fats: 23.6g
• Carbohydrates: 65.2g

Ingredients

• Potato: 600 g
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the potatoes, mash them, add salt, cool slightly, add sour cream, egg, and flour, and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 600 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 200 g

2. Divide the potato dough into balls and shape them into flatbreads 1 cm thick.

3. Grease the baking tray with vegetable oil, place potato pancakes on it, sprinkle with flour on top, and bake in the oven at 220 degrees until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 200 g

4. Brush the finished pastries with melted butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons