Thin Pancakes (Palacsinta)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Thin Pancakes (Palacsinta) recipe for a light and easy breakfast meal

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

220

Sugar

Fat

10g

Thin Pancakes (Palacsinta) are a traditional Hungarian dish, often served as a light and easy breakfast meal. These thin and delicate pancakes are made with simple ingredients, and they can be customized with various fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Whether you prefer sweet or savory flavors, you can enjoy these pancakes any time of the day.

Instructions

1.	Start by separating the egg whites from yolks, and place them in separate bowls.
2.	Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth, then add milk, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
3.	Add flour to the mixture and stir until lumps disappear.
4.	In a different bowl, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
5.	Lightly fold the egg whites into the batter.
6.	Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan.
7.	Cook the pancake for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
8.	Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.

PROS

Thin Pancakes (Palacsinta) are easy and quick to make, and they can be served with various sweet or savory toppings, including jam, fruit, Nutella, whipped cream, cheese, and ham.

CONS

These pancakes are not very nutritious and can be high in calories and sugar, depending on the toppings used.

They should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these pancakes aren’t necessarily healthy, they can be part of a balanced diet.
Egg yolks are a good source of protein, vitamin D, and choline, while egg whites are low in calories and high in protein.
Milk provides calcium and vitamin D, while butter contains vitamin A and E.
Flour is a good source of carbohydrates, and a small amount of sugar can provide a quick energy boost.

	3 eggs , separated
	1 cup milk
	1 tablespoon butter , melted
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup flour