Oladky

Name: Oladky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups kefir; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Oladky are thick, tender pancakes made with kefir and baking soda, fried in a little oil until golden. Ukrainian families serve them warm with sour cream or jam.

35 minEasyServes 4430 cal/serving

UkrainianBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups kefir
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 beaten large eggs and 2 tbsp granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups kefir, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2

Stir in 2 cups all-purpose flour until a thick batter forms with no dry patches. Rest the batter 10 minutes.
3

Heat 1 tablespoon of 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet and flatten each slightly. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Add a little more vegetable oil between batches as needed.
5

Serve the oladky warm with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving).

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What is Oladky?

Oladky are thick, tender pancakes made with kefir and baking soda, fried in a little oil until golden. Ukrainian families serve them warm with sour cream or jam. This reference files it under Ukrainian breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Why rest the batter for Oladky?

Step 2 reads: "Rest the batter 10 minutes." The pause in step 2 lets the flour hydrate fully and the bubbles settle, which gives a more tender, even result.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Oladky?

The entry for Oladky calls for 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Does Oladky contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Oladky keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Oladky within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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