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Great Grandma's Pancakes-aka, Blinchiki

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Great Grandma's Pancakes-aka, Blinchiki

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pancakes
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    Mariya's Notes: When my mother told me about her childhood favorite, my face cringed at the time commitment...however, once I tried these (with some adjustments), I developed a routine around them, as the...

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Serves 2

  1. Activate the yeast by combining it with water in a bowl; allow to sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes, until bubbly.

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  2. Add 1/2 cup flour to the yeast and incorporate well-there should be no clumps. Put the bowl in a warm place, cover with a damp towel and allow to rise (for an hour)...go for a run =)

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  3. After risen, add salt, sugar, egg yolk, and butter and mix well. Add the other 1/2 cup of flour and incorporate-there should be no clumps. Slowly add milk and mix well. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and put in a warm place to rice again (for an hour)...do sit ups and leg lifts =)

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  4. After risen, beat the egg white to medium peaks and mix into dough.

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  5. Heat and butter a pan, ladle dough into pan with a spoon (dough will be sticky, but do your best). Cook on each side until brown. Enjoy with apricot jam or any of the other options!

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How did it go?

Picture_11 Reply

Blinchiki, yes!!! But I've never made them with yeast, will try this one out.

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