Mlyntsi {Ukrainian Thin Pancakes} Crepes

Mlyntsi are thin pancakes, similar to French-style crepes, that are a very popular food in Ukraine.

These versatile crepes can be enjoyed for breakfast, as an appetizer or main course, or for dessert, depending on what you pair with them.

Stuffed versions of mlyntsi are known as nalysnyky.

Some of the typical savory fillings include cooked cabbage, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and cottage cheese. Sweeter versions are filled with fruits, berries, whipped cream, or honey.

I also saw some delicious variations filled with lemon curd, but I opted for ricotta cheese and fig jam.

I like what Maryna, of This is a Sweet Blog, had to say about traditional mlyntsi.

“Our cuisine is pretty simple; it involves anything our ancestors had near at hand. Milk, eggs, butter, and flour are exactly the foodstuffs that could be found in any home.”

Elizabeth, of blog from OUR kitchen, the host kitchen, presented us with two options this month – yeasted or sourdough.

As I was trying to decide which version I wanted to make, Tanna, of My Kitchen in Half Cups, shared a handwritten recipe from a Ukrainian woman she knows.  This traditional recipe for mlyntis (crepes) had been handed down from her grandma.  I just couldn’t resist trying this one.

This particular recipe doesn’t utilize any yeast or chemical leavening, but it calls for 4 eggs.  It also includes some cornstarch, which I don’t think it needs, but I used it anyway.

I added a bit more salt (1/8 tsp vs a pinch) than the recipe called for and used a mix of all-purpose and buckwheat flours. I was hesitant to use all of the eggs, but I did.

I’m glad I went with the traditional recipe. After rolling the crepe with the ricotta filling, I drizzled it with a bit of maple syrup, which isn’t traditional, but it was a nice treat!

You might enjoy these resources on Mlyntsi:

• Information on Food in Ukraine
• https://30seconds.com/food/tip/40437/Ukrainian-Mlyntsi-Recipe-This-Thin-Pancake-Recipe-From-Ukraine-Can-Be-Sweet-or-Savory
• http://thisisasweetblog.blogspot.com/2015/01/mlyntsi-ukrainian-thin-pancakes-with.html

Mlyntsi {Ukranian Thin Pancakes} Crepes

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• Author: Bread Experience
• Yield: 14-16 1x

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Mlyntsi are very thin pancakes, similar to French-style crepes, that are very popular food in Ukraine.

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Ingredients

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• 4 eggs
• 2 cups warm milk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat buckwheat flour
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and salt.
2. Add flours, cornstarch, vanilla and butter. Mix well.
3. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth. The batter should be runny.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or frying pan, on high temperature.
5. Add a little bit of oil, just a few drops. Reduce the flame.
6. Ladle the batter onto the center of the skillet and immediately swirl it so that it evenly coats the bottom of the pan.
7. When the underside turns brown, flip the crepe over and cook for a few more seconds. Stack the mlyntsi on a plate to keep them from drying out.
8. Spread cottage cheese or ricotta cheese over each crepe and roll it. You can add some vanilla and sugar and mix it with the ricotta cheese if desired.

Notes

Makes: 14 – 16 using a 10-inch skillet. If you make them thinner or use a smaller skillet, you will get more crepes.

• Category: Pancakes | Crepes
• Cuisine: Ukrainian

Happy Baking!
Cathy