Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Czech
Keyword: Czech palačinky, European crepes, flat pancakes, dessert, street food, thin pancake
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour fluffed, scooped, and leveled off if using a measuring cup
- ¼ tsp salt
- 585 ml (2¼ cups + 1½ tbsp) milk whole milk preferred
- 2 large eggs 100-120 g total = 50-60 g each
- 14 g (1 tbsp) butter melted
- 1-2 tbsp neutral oil canola, avocado, grapeseed, etc. for cooking in skillet
Optional Sweet Batter Mix-ins
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest orange, or lime zest (about ½ small fruit)
Optional Sweet Filling & Topping Ingredients
Sweet Fillings:
- fruit preserves/jam like plum, apricot, cherry, strawberry, or Nutella (hazelnut spread)
Sweet Toppings:
- seasonal fresh fruit like plums, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, etc., whipped topping, ice cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder
While Not Traditionally Czech: You May Enjoy These Optional Savory Filling & Topping Ingredients
Savory Fillings (Think of an Omelet):
- sauteed spinach, sauteed grape/cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, chopped ham, grated/crumbled cheese (like garlic & herb or goat), chopped bacon, chopped fresh herbs
Savory Toppings:
- grated or crumbled cheese, plain yogurt, sour cream, chopped fresh herbs, chopped fresh tomatoes