Oladi (Russian Kefir Pancakes)

This Russian oladi recipe makes pancakes similar to American ones, but they are made with kefir and fried in oil which produces a beautiful, crunchy edge.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup plain kefir
• 0.33333334326744 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, kefir, egg, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl to make a batter.

Step 2

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Heat oil in the skillet. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.