Pancakes on kefir with boiling water

2 servings

40 minutes

Kefir pancakes with boiling water are tender, airy, and slightly tangy. This recipe comes from Russian cuisine, where kefir is a key ingredient in many home dishes. The addition of boiling water gives the batter a special porosity, making the pancakes soft and elastic. They pair excellently with jam, honey, or sour cream, and their thin structure makes them ideal for stuffing. Kefir pancakes are not just a treat but a symbol of home comfort, traditional Russian hospitality, and warm family evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 659
• Proteins: 17.9g
• Fats: 27.4g
• Carbohydrates: 85.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Kefir: 1 glass
• Boiling water: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sugar: 3 tbsp
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: pinch
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Whisk the eggs with salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch

2. Add boiling water while continuing to whisk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiling water: 1 glass

3. Pour in the kefir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 1 glass

4. Mix the sifted flour with baking soda. Add to the liquid, then add sugar and vegetable oil. Mix everything well to avoid lumps.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

5. Leave the dough for 10 minutes.

6. Bake in a greased pan until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons