Hungarian pancakes – Palacsinta🇭🇺..-

Here’s the recipe for Hungarian Palacsinta 🇭🇺 — 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