World Flavors Cookbook

Palachinki (Slavic Crepes)

Thin, delicate Slavic-style crepes, similar to French crêpes but often heartier. A staple of Central and Eastern European households, they are traditionally filled with jam, honey, or walnut-sugar spread.

Cuisine: Serbia

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups milk (or 1 cup milk + 1 cup sparkling water for light texture)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
• Oil or butter for frying
• Fillings: apricot jam, Nutella, ground walnuts mixed with sugar, or sweet cheese

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs and sugar. Gradually add flour and milk (and sparkling water), whisking until a smooth, thin batter forms.
2. Stir in melted butter and salt. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
3. Heat a lightly greased non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Ladle a small amount of batter into the pan, swirling it to coat the bottom thinly.
5. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are golden, then flip and cook for another minute.
6. Stack the crepes on a plate. Spread your chosen filling over each crepe, then roll or fold into triangles.
7. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.