Fried pancakes. That’s right, fried pancakes. They are like a heavenly mix of a donut and a pancake.
Are you ready for a crazy good recipe? You may look at the ingredients and say to yourself, “hey, that looks just like a buttermilk pancake.” I thought the same thing. Let me tell you, these are a far cry from a buttermilk pancake. These babies are fried, crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside. It’s like some kind of donut pancake and it is pure deliciousness.
Fun fact: this recipe is based on a classic Russian breakfast called Oladi. Our Russian friends apparently eat these with jam and sour cream. We enjoyed ours with fresh berries and sour cream. Now, you may be a bit skeptical about the sour cream. Just trust me on this one. Russian sour cream is a bit different than the American kind (higher fat content), but it’s served with practically everything. They are on to something here because the sour cream was a tasty touch. You really must try it with sour cream. For reals.
These are known as Scotch pancakes or drop scones here in the UK. And we use ordinary milk not butter milk.
But they are a firm family favourite.
Love hearing that! It’s so fun how recipes can have different names and slight variations around the world. Thanks for sharing the UK twist!
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Let me preface this with I CANNOT COOK! This recipe was so easy and SOOOO DELICIOUS!!! ABSOLUTE BOMB! EVERYONE LOVED IT!! Thanks so much for sharing! I am not sure what the RUssian sour cream is, but my husband is French, and we use Creme Fraiche A LOT in our house (which is just like sour cream, but creamier and more tart. It’s so yummy!) I dusted these little gems with powdered sugar, and then I had one with the Creme Fraiche, one with the creme fraiche and a black currant compote and one with a warm syrup drizzle. OMG!!!! Thanks again for sharing!