Poland / Breakfast
Racuszki (Polish Pancakes)
Racuszki are pancakes made from batter fried on a hot griddle or a pan. They are a traditional Polish dish, but they exist in several variations in many different local cuisines, such as Danish . Usually the form varies from small pancakes or something akin to donuts, and the filling can change as well (e.g. apple and cinnamon, raisins, etc.).
Ingredients
- sour milk or cultured buttermilk, or cultured buttermilk1 L
- white flour1 cup
- baking soda1 1/2 tsp
- salt1 pinch
- eggs2
- apples, optional; sliced1 kg
- ground cinnamon, optional1/2 tsp
- raisins, optional1/2 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
In large bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and flour together well.
Add sour milk and eggs, and mix until smooth.
Pour small ladlefuls of the mixture into a non-stick pan, one at a time OR dip slices of peeled apples in batter and put them in the pan.
Cook until the edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden.
