Cookbook:Racuszki (Polish Pancakes)

Racuszki are pancakes made from batter fried on a hot griddle or a pan. They are a traditional Polish dish, but they exist in several variations in many different local cuisines, such as Danish |Ebleskivers. Usually the form varies from small pancakes or something akin to donuts, and the filling can change as well (e.g. apple and cinnamon, raisins, etc.).

Ingredients

 * 1 L sour milk or cultured buttermilk
 * 1 cup white flour
 * 1½ tsp baking soda
 * 1 pinch salt
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 kg apples (optional), sliced
 * ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
 * ½ cup raisins (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) In large bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and flour together well.
 * 2) Add sour milk and eggs, and mix until smooth.
 * 3) Pour small ladlefuls of the mixture into a non-stick pan, one at a time OR dip slices of peeled apples in batter and put them in the pan.
 * 4) Cook until the edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Serve with sugar, butter, maple syrup, melted chocolate, or jam. Sugar is traditional, and some people eat them without toppings.
 * Racuszki do not store well.
 * Use yogurt or cultured buttermilk if you do not have sour milk, but do not replace it with normal milk.
 * Cooking apples are preferred, if using.