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Fluffy Yeast Pancakes on Milk

Tender and fluffy yeast pancakes made with milk and eggs — a simple, time-tested recipe for a family breakfast. Easy to make and pair well with honey, jam, or sour cream.

60 minutes
4 servings
Easy
320 calProtein: 8gCarbs: 45gFat: 12gFiber: 1.5g
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Ingredients

Main:

  • wheat flour (sifted) - 300 g
  • milk (warm, approx. 36–40 °C) - 300 ml
  • eggs (room temperature) - 2 pcs
  • sugar (can be increased to taste) - 2 tbsp
  • dry yeast (regular instant/quick dry yeast) - 7 g
  • salt (level) - 1 tsp

Spices & Seasonings:

  • vegetable oil for frying (plus a little for the pan) - 2 tbsp
  • vanilla sugar (optional, for aroma) - 1 tsp

Instructions

1

Prepare the yeast starter

In a small bowl mix warm milk (50 ml taken from the total amount), 1 tsp sugar and the yeast. Leave for 8–10 minutes until the mixture begins to foam.

10 minutes
Tip: If there's no foam after 10 minutes the yeast may be inactive; better replace the yeast and try again.
2

Beat the eggs

In a large bowl lightly beat the eggs with the remaining sugar and a pinch of salt until uniform. If desired, add the vanilla sugar.

3 minutes
Tip: No need to beat to a fluffy foam — a homogeneous mixture is enough.
3

Combine the ingredients

Pour the prepared yeast mixture and the remaining warm milk into the eggs. Mix with a whisk. Gradually add the sifted flour and gently fold until you get a thick but pourable batter, similar in consistency to sour cream. Cover the bowl with a towel and leave in a warm place for 30–40 minutes until the batter increases in volume by about 1.5–2 times.

40 minutes
Tip: If the batter is too thick, add 1–2 tbsp warm milk; if too thin, add a little flour.
4

Heat the pan

Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil and spread it over the surface. Use a spoon to place portions of batter, forming pancakes 7–9 cm in diameter.

5 minutes
Tip: Keep medium heat for even coloring — if the pancakes burn too quickly, reduce the temperature.
5

Fry the pancakes

Fry the pancakes 2–3 minutes on one side until bubbles appear and they are golden, then carefully flip and fry another 1.5–2 minutes until cooked through. Place finished pancakes on paper towel to remove excess oil.

12 minutes
Tip: Do not press the pancakes with a spatula — this will reduce their fluffiness.
6

Serving

Serve hot with honey, jam, sour cream, or fresh berries to taste.

Tip: To keep pancakes warm when making large batches, keep them in a preheated oven at 80 °C on a baking sheet.

When to Eat

Ideal for breakfast or brunch.

Health Benefits

A tender and satisfying dish that provides energy from carbohydrates and protein from eggs and milk.

Warnings

Contains gluten, eggs and dairy products.

Serve With

Honey, jam, sour cream, fresh berries or fruit sauce.

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