
Here’s the recipe for Hungarian Palacsinta ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º — thin, delicate pancakes similar to French crêpes, but often rolled with sweet or savory fillings. In Hungary, they’re a beloved comfort food for breakfast, dessert, or even lunch.
🥞 Hungarian Pancakes – Palacsinta
Ingredients (Makes about 12–14 pancakes)
For the batter:
- 1 cup (130 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) sparkling water (for lightness)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet version)
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter (plus more for frying)
For sweet fillings:
- Apricot jam (very traditional)
- Sweetened cottage cheese with raisins and lemon zest
- Nutella, chocolate sauce, or ground walnuts with sugar
For savory fillings:
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Ham and cheese
- Hortobágyi-style: minced meat in paprika sauce