Lacy Rye Flour Pancakes

Discover the perfect blend of health and taste with these delightful lacy pancakes made from rye flour. Popular in Eastern European and Slavic cuisines, this healthy twist is highlighted by its light and airy texture. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, these pancakes are easy to make and so delicious that even children love them without realizing they’re made from nutritious rye flour.

Ingredients

🥛 500 ml warm milk, no brand specified
🥚 4 medium/large eggs, no brand specified
🧂 0.5 teaspoon salt, no brand specified
🍬 2 grams FIT sugar substitute from 2 sachets or 1 tablespoon regular sugar
🌾 150 grams whole grain rye flour, no brand specified
🫒 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, no brand specified

Instructions

1- Whisk Eggs:

• Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk them until well combined and slightly frothy.

2- Add Dry Ingredients:

• Add the salt and sugar substitute (or regular sugar) to the eggs.
• Mix well.

3- Incorporate Milk:

• Pour half of the warm milk into the egg mixture.
• Whisk briefly to combine.

4- Mix Flour:

• Add the rye flour to the mixture.
• Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.

5- Finish Milk Addition:

• Incorporate the remaining milk.
• Whisk again until fully combined.

6- Add Oil:

• Blend in the vegetable oil into the batter with a whisk.

7- Batter Resting:

• Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.
• Proceed with frying immediately if time is short.

8- Heat Pan:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat on the GEFEST gas stove.

9- Grease Pan:

• Lightly grease the hot pan with a little vegetable oil before cooking the first pancake.

10- Pour Batter:

• Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot pan.
• Tilt to spread the batter thinly and evenly.

11- Cook Pancake:

• Cook until the top surface appears dry and small bubbles (laces) form.
• Flip with a spatula.

12- Golden Brown:

• Cook until the second side is golden brown.
• Transfer to a plate.

13- Repeat:

• Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Re-grease the pan as needed.

Prep Time: Mixing: 5-7 minutes, Resting (optional): 0-10 minutes
Cook Time: 1-2 minutes per pancake side
Total Time: Approximately 15-30 minutes
Servings: The number of servings depends on the size of pancakes made
Equipment: Large orange plastic mixing bowl, no brand specified; clear plastic measuring cup, no brand specified; small decorative bowl, no brand specified; immersion blender with a whisk attachment, no brand specified; grey and black plastic/silicone ladle, no brand specified; non-stick frying pan with a red handle, no brand specified; GEFEST gas stove; grey and black plastic/silicone spatula, no brand specified; white round serving plate, no brand specified

Cooking Tips:

• Use warm milk to enhance the pancake texture.
• Ensure the batter is lump-free for smooth pancakes.
• A non-stick pan is essential for perfect pancake-making.
• Always grease the pan before cooking the first pancake.
• Rye flour pancakes cook quickly—flip them as their surface dries.

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Lacy Rye Flour Pancakes