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Thin Ukrainian Pancakes

Easy Thin Ukrainian Pancakes (Blinchiki)

Thin and tender Ukrainian blinchiki (crepes) made with a silky batter, naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, and cooked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 5 people
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, French, Ukrainian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients for serving family of 5 3 adults, 2 early teens
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk whole milk works best
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons organic maple syrup or honey traditional recipe use sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted until slightly browned (not traditional, but my secret twist)
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Additional butter for greasing the pan

Equipment

  • 1 Vitamix Blender
  • 1 11" Stainless steel skillet
  • 1 Thin stainless steel spatula

Method
 

  1. Make the batter: Add eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, browned butter, and vanilla to the Vitamix. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of milk.
  2. Preheat the pan: Place an 11-inch stainless steel skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Test with a few drops of water. If they dance and glide, the pan is ready.
  3. Grease lightly: Add a small amount of butter and swirl, then wipe away excess. Do not grease before every single pancake.
  4. Pour the batter: Ladle about ⅓ cup into the pan, tilting quickly to form a thin circle.
  5. Cook the blinchiki: You will know the first side is done when the batter turns from shiny to solid and bubbles form on the surface. This usually takes about 1 minute. Flip gently and cook for another 30 to 45 seconds until golden.
  6. Repeat: Stack the crepes on a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm. Continue until all batter is used.