Palacsinta 🇭🇺 are classic Hungarian thin pancakes, very similar to French crêpes, and they can be served sweet or savory. They’re a beloved comfort food in Hungary, often enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or even as a main dish when filled with meats or vegetables.
Here’s a traditional Palacsinta recipe:
🥞 Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, for sweet version)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for sweet version)
- Butter or oil for frying
🍯 Fillings (choose your favorite):
- Sweet: apricot jam, plum jam, Nutella, ground walnuts with sugar, or sweet cottage cheese with raisins.
- Savory: sautéed mushrooms, ham and cheese, or ground meat filling.