Yeast Pancakes - Polish Racuchy That Taste Like Doughnuts
Made with simple ingredients such as flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and yeast, Polish Racuchy or Yeast Pancakes are easy to make and can be served as a dessert or a breakfast treat. And the best part is that they taste just like doughnuts!
Ingredients
- 450 g plain flour
- 30 g fresh yeast (or 15 g dry yeast*)
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsps sugar
- 375 ml warm milk
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsps oil for frying
Instructions
- Sift the all purpose flour into a mixing bowl, add a pinch salt and stir. Make a well in the middle, crumble fresh yeast* into the hollow, cover it with sugar, and pour approx. 125ml warm milk. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
- When the leaven has risen after that time, add the rest of the milk and egg, and mix with a wooden spoon for 3-5 minutes till the dough is smooth and without lumps of flour. (You can also use an electric mixer).
- Leave for 45-90 minutes in a warm place to rise and double in volume.
- Warm up 1-2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat in a big non-stick pan.
- Prepare a cup of hot water.
- Dip a tablespoon in hot water, then scoop the dough and drop it onto the frying pan. Repeat until you place 4-7 pancakes (depending on the pan size) on the frying pan. Fry on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the racuchy are golden brown.
- When done, transfer to a plate covered with a paper towel sheet.
- Serve with honey, jam, icing sugar or your favorite pancake topping.
Notes
* If you use dry yeast, you do not need to make a leaven; simply mix it with flour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 pancakeCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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