Yeast Pancakes from Transylvania

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Traditional Yeast Pancakes from Transylvania Recipe for Breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

235

Sugar

Fat

Yeast Pancakes are a traditional breakfast food in Transylvania, also known as Clatite cu Drojdie in Romanian. These pancakes are easy to make and delicious. They are light, fluffy, and slightly chewy, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack. Most importantly, they are versatile and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, jam, Nutella, fruits, whipped cream, or even savory toppings such as bacon and eggs. This Yeast Pancake recipe is perfect for those who want to try something new and delicious for breakfast without much effort.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
2.	In another bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and yeast.
3.	Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
4.	Gradually add lukewarm milk while stirring and whisk until smooth.
5.	Allow the mixture to rest for 10-15 minutes until yeast activates and batter starts to rise.
6.	Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, pour 1/4 cup of batter and spread gently.
7.	Cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are golden brown, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown.
8.	Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm, repeat until all the batter is used.

PROS

Yeast pancakes are light and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

This recipe uses simple ingredients which are easily available in most kitchens.

CONS

These pancakes are slightly time-consuming because of the resting time required for yeast to activate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The yeast used in this recipe contains B-complex vitamins and minerals, which are essential for energy production and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
This recipe also uses unsalted butter and vegetable oil, which are healthier alternatives to saturated fats.

	4 cups all-purpose flour
	4 cups lukewarm milk
	2 large eggs , whisked
	1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
	2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract ( optional )
	2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt