HUNGARIAN PANCAKES (PALACSINTA)

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A traditional treat in Hungarian households especially on Christmas morning. I make these in batches to freeze so when the grandchildren come over I use these as a bribe for them to behave. Works every time.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 24 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pam cooking spray, for pan (butter flavor)
1 lb pot cheese
1 egg, well beaten
3 -5 drops vanilla
1/4-1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Beat eggs well.
  • Add milk, salt, sugar, and vanilla, Gradually add sifted flour beating until smooth a a thin batter.
  • Heat small frying pan (or crepe pan).
  • Spray lightly with Pam.
  • Pour in enough batter to cover pan with very thin layer.
  • Tilt pan with circular motion with wrist so mixture spreads eveny.
  • Pancakes cook very quicly, about 30 secs on each side.
  • Spread cheese filling, or grape jelly, or lekvar, or any jelly you like on the pancake and roll.
  • You can also eat plain with a little powdered sugar sifted on top.
  • Cheese filling: mix all ingredients well, adding sugar to taste.

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