Oladi (Russian Kefir Pancakes)

Oladi (Russian Kefir Pancakes)
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Oladi, the quintessential Russian pancakes. These golden-brown delights, smaller than their American cousins, boast a uniquely crispy edge thanks to their traditional oil-frying method. Perfect for a cozy brunch or a sweet treat, serve them piping hot with your favorite jam or a dollop of tangy sour cream.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    175 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, kefir, beaten egg, sugar, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

02

Step
3 mins

Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add enough vegetable oil to lightly coat the surface. Allow the oil to heat up. (Cook time: ~3 minutes)

03

Step
1 mins

Pour 1-2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet, leaving some space between each. (Cook time: ~1 minute)

04

Step
3 mins

Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges look set. (Cook time: 2-3 minutes)

05

Step
3 mins

Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown on the other side. (Cook time: 2-3 minutes)

06

Step
20 mins

Transfer the cooked oladi to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. (Cook time: ~15-20 minutes)

07

Step
1 mins

Serve immediately while hot, with your choice of jam, sour cream, honey, or fresh berries.

For extra fluffy oladi, let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. You can also add a touch of vanilla extract for added flavor.
If you don't have kefir, you can substitute it with plain yogurt or buttermilk.
Make sure the skillet is not too hot, or the oladi will burn on the outside before they are cooked through on the inside.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Keyon Stracke

    The crispy edges are what make these pancakes so special. I will definitely be making these again.

  • Julius Mckenzie

    I substituted buttermilk for kefir and they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!

  • Jaren Heller

    These are perfect for a weekend brunch. They're light, fluffy, and the slight tang from the kefir is wonderful.

  • Eileen Raynor

    These were so easy to make and absolutely delicious! My family loved them!

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