Chefs Binge · Polish · Serves 4 servings

Polish Pancakes (Naleśniki) - Easy & Versatile Crepes Recipe

Polish naleśniki: thin, flexible pancakes from a batter of half milk and half water, rested so they roll without tearing. For sweet or savoury fillings.

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Total

30 min

Serves

4 servings

Per serving

120 kcal

Ingredients

230 g plain flour

165 g medium eggs - approx. 3 eggs

250 ml milk

250 ml water

40 ml neutral vegetable oil

1 pinch salt

Equipment

Mixing Bowl · Whisk · Non-stick frying pan or crepe pan (24 cm) · Ladle or measuring cup · Spatula

Method

Prepare the Batter. In a large bowl, add the flour, eggs, milk, oil, and salt.Whisk until the mixture is smooth and thick, and do not add the water yet.Gradually whisk in the water. This two-step mixing process helps avoid lumps and results in a smoother batter.Optional: Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to improve consistency.

Heat the Pan. Use a non-stick or crepe pan (24 cm recommended).Preheat over medium heat until evenly hot. Avoid using high heat to prevent sticking.

Cook the Pancakes. Stir the batter before each use.Pour a small amount into the pan and immediately tilt to spread it into a thin, even layer.Cook for 40 to 50 seconds, flip carefully, then cook the other side for 20 to 30 seconds.Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean tea towel to keep warm and soft.Repeat with the remaining batter.

Chef’s notes

The oil goes in the batter, not the pan. Fry on a dry non-stick pan and do not grease between pancakes.
Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, oil and salt to a smooth thick batter FIRST, then add the water. Adding it all at once is what causes lumps.
Rest the batter at least 30 minutes, an hour if you can. It hydrates the flour and lets the foam settle, which prevents holes.
Medium heat only. These are thin enough that too hot a pan dries them out rather than colouring them, and dry naleśniki crack when rolled.
Stack them under a clean tea towel as you go. The trapped steam keeps them soft enough to fold.
Makes about 8 to 10 pancakes in a 24 cm pan.
For krokiety, pour a little more batter so they are thick enough to take a filling.

Per serving Calories 120 kcal · Protein 4.5 g · Carbs 14 g · Fat 5 g · Saturates 1.1 g · Fibre 0.5 g · Sugar 1 g · Sodium 65 mg

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