Pancakes with cheese and ham
6 servings
75 minutes
Cheese and ham pancakes are a hearty and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of thin dough with a delicious filling. The origins of this recipe date back centuries when pancakes were a symbol of the sun and prepared during Maslenitsa. The combination of ham and cheese adds a rich flavor to the dish: the softness of melted cheese harmonizes with the salty notes of ham. These pancakes are perfect as a hearty breakfast or snack, especially when paired with sour cream, which adds extra tenderness. The golden crust from butter makes them particularly appealing. They cook quickly and are suitable for both a cozy home lunch and a festive feast.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Whisk the eggs with sugar and ¼ teaspoon of salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 30 g
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Pour in 100 ml of warm milk and stir.
- Milk: 500 ml
4
Sift all the flour with baking soda and mix thoroughly with a whisk until a uniform thick, sticky dough forms.
- Wheat flour: 210 g
- Baking soda: 0.3 teaspoon
5
In several steps, mix the remaining milk into the dough. Add vegetable oil and mix again. Let the prepared dough rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Milk: 500 ml
- Vegetable oil: 40 ml
6
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 150 g
7
Cut the ham into small strips. Mix with cheese.
- Ham: 250 g
8
Fry the pancakes in a pan on both sides.
9
Place a filling of ham and cheese on each pancake and fold it like an envelope.
10
Fry the pancakes in butter until golden brown.
- Butter: 50 g
11
Serve hot with sour cream.
- Sour cream: to taste