🥘 Ingredients
- kefir 250 ml
- water 40 ml
- egg 1
- sugar 3 tbsp
- salt ½ tsp
- flour 240 g
- baking soda ½ tsp
- vegetable oil
🍳 Cookware
- large bowl
- frying pan
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These kefir pancakes are as fluffy as Winnie the Pooh! The secret is in the technique - don't overmix after adding baking soda.
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The secret trick: after adding baking soda, stop mixing completely to keep the pancakes incredibly fluffy.
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Serve hot with sour cream, jam, or honey for a traditional Russian breakfast.
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1Warm kefir with water until just lukewarm.
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2In a large bowl mix egg , sugar , and salt . Add the warm kefir mixture and stir to combine.
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3Add flour and mix until just combined - don't overmix.
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4Add baking soda and gently fold in. Once soda is added, do not stir anymore - this is the secret to fluffy pancakes!
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5Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon batter into pan to form small round pancakes.
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6Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.