🥞 Hungarian Palacsinta (Sweet Pancakes)

🧾 Ingredients

For the batter:

• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) sparkling water (or still water)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Butter or oil (for cooking)

For fillings (choose your favorite):

• Apricot jam (very traditional 🍑)
• Cocoa powder + sugar
• Sweetened cottage cheese (túró)
• Nutella or chocolate spread 🍫
• Ground walnuts + sugar

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the batter

• In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and sparkling water.
• Add flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
• Mix until smooth (thin, runny batter).
• Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

2. Cook the pancakes

• Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it.
• Pour a small amount of batter and swirl to make a thin layer.
• Cook for about 1 minute, then flip and cook the other side.
• Repeat with remaining batter.

3. Fill and roll

• Spread your chosen filling over each pancake.
• Roll or fold them.

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🍽️ Serving

• Sprinkle with powdered sugar
• Add a drizzle of chocolate or extra jam
• Serve warm 😋