Kefir Pancakes

• I got this idea from a recently bought Polish magazine.
• In my first attempt I used the proportions in this recipe.
• The results were not good as the batter was too liquid and most of the pancakes stuck to the pan.
• I adjusted the proportions of the kefir and water and they turned out super.
• The method of mixing up the batter is quite different from the way I usually make pancakes – see my perfect pancake – but the results are good.
• You can fill the pancakes with the fillings you like.
• I used sweet twarȯg(or well drained yoghurt cheese) for the filling and served it with yoghurt sweetened with icing sugar and
• A fruit sauce made from dark fruits jam, lemon juice and a little water – heated together and left to cool.

INGREDIENTS

• 250 – 275 plain flour
• Pinch of salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 250ml kefir
• 250ml water
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• Butter/oil for frying

METHOD

• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until creamy and fluffy.
• Add the kefir, water and the pinch of salt.
• Whisk again.
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• Add the flour bit by bit and whisk.
• You want a thick-ish batter.
• Do not add all the flour at first – start with around 250g and add more if needed.
• It will depend on the flour how much you will need.
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• Leave for a few minutes whilst you prepare the filling and the pan.
• I always use my special pancake pan and ladle.
• I found you needed about a ladle and a half for these.
• They are a little thicker and softer than my usual pancakes.
• Prepare the pan with a little butter and oil.
• Heat but not too hot or they will burn.
• Make the pancakes one by one – turning them over to cook on both sides.
• You can serve them straight away or stack them between greaseproof paper for later.
• NOTE – you can re-heat them later if you make too many for the day.
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• I used sweet twarȯg(or well drained yoghurt cheese) for the filling and served it with yoghurt sweetened with icing sugar and dregged with icing sugar as well as 
• A fruit sauce made from a dark fruits jam, lemon juice and a little water – heated together and left to cool.