American Pancakes

2 servings

20 minutes

American pancakes are a symbol of cozy breakfasts in American culture. Their history begins with traditional European recipes but over time they have gained a unique soft and airy character thanks to the use of kefir and whipped egg whites. These pancakes have a light, tender texture and a pleasant creamy-sweet taste that pairs wonderfully with jam, honey, or maple syrup. Golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside, they are perfect for both morning meals and cozy family brunches. Unlike thin classic crepes, American pancakes are thicker and fluffier, making them particularly filling and appetizing. They can be served with various toppings – fruits, nuts, chocolate – making each serving unique.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 680.8
• Proteins: 18.6g
• Fats: 17.8g
• Carbohydrates: 111.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 150 g
• Kefir: 200 ml
• Dry yeast: 0.5 tsp
• Butter: 20 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Jam: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the kefir and egg yolks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 150 g
   • Dry yeast: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Jam:  to taste
   • Kefir: 200 ml
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

2. Pour the egg-kefir mixture into the dry ingredients, add the melted butter, and mix everything together thoroughly until a homogeneous, liquid mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 200 ml
   • Wheat flour: 150 g
   • Butter: 20 g

3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar until fluffy. Then add to the main mixture in two parts, gently folding the batter from top to bottom.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass

4. Heat a non-stick pan and spoon in doses of batter of about 50 ml. The pancakes should fry until the edges turn golden (about 3 minutes), after which the pancake can be flipped. It cooks faster on the other side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 150 g