Pancakes with melted butter
4 servings
30 minutes
Pancakes made with clarified butter are a delicate and aromatic treat of Russian cuisine, rooted in the traditions of family feasts. The butter gives the batter a rich flavor and delicate texture, while the addition of boiling water makes the pancakes especially airy and thin. These golden circles are served with jam, honey, or sour cream, creating a harmony of sweetness and tenderness. The dish's history dates back to ancient Slavic rituals where pancakes symbolized the sun and the awakening of spring. They were prepared during Maslenitsa to celebrate the transition from winter to warm summer. Today, pancakes remain a universal delicacy – they make a wonderful breakfast, an addition to tea time, or a festive treat that brings families together at one table.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Pour milk into the bowl.
- Milk: 300 ml
3
Add eggs.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
4
Sprinkle sugar.
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
5
Taste of vanillin.
- Vanillin: pinch
6
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Whisk everything until smooth.
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
7
Sift the flour in parts and mix carefully to avoid lumps. At this stage, the dough should have a consistency similar to thick sour cream.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
8
Pour a glass of boiling water. Stir until homogeneous.
- Boiling water: 200 ml
9
The dough should have the consistency shown in the photo. If it's too thick, add more boiling water.
- Boiling water: 200 ml
10
Melt butter in the microwave and pour it into the pancake batter.
- Butter: 30 g
11
Bake pancakes on a well-heated, greased skillet.
12
Serve with your favorite jam or sour cream.