Ah, Oladushki — classic Russian/Ukrainian fluffy mini pancakes! They’re soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here’s a detailed guide:
🥞 Oladushki (Fluffy Russian Pancakes)
Ingredients (makes ~12–15 pancakes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (or kefir for extra fluffiness)
- 1 large egg
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder (or ½ tsp baking soda if using kefir)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (plus extra for frying)
- Optional: vanilla extract, cinnamon, or raisins
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the batter
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg with sugar and salt.
- Add milk (or kefir) and vegetable oil, mix well.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder (or baking soda).
- Stir until smooth — batter should be slightly thicker than typical pancake batter.
2️⃣ Heat the pan
- Preheat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add a small amount of vegetable oil.
3️⃣ Cook the oladushki
- Spoon 2–3 tbsp of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm with:
- Sour cream (traditional)
- Jam or honey
- Fresh berries or powdered sugar
🔹 Tips & Variations
- Extra fluffy: Let the batter rest 10–15 minutes before cooking.
- Kefir version: Makes pancakes lighter and tangier.
- Savory version: Reduce sugar to ½ tsp and add finely chopped herbs or green onions.
- Freezing: Cooked oladushki freeze well; reheat in a toaster or skillet.
If you want, I can also give a “super quick 15-minute oladushki recipe” that’s extra fluffy and doesn’t require any special ingredients like kefir.
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