Hungarian Crepes (Palacsinta)

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pan. Then using a blender or a whisk, mix together the flour, liquid (milk and water), eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar (or extract), melted butter, and salt in a small pot.

Step 2: With half a teaspoon of butter, lightly coat the surface of a regular-sized (10-inch) non-stick pan on medium-high. Once butter is bubbling, using a ladle, pour a quarter of a cup (about half a ladle) of batter onto the hot pan and spread it evenly across the surface so it forms a thin layer. Cook the first side until splotches of brown appear, about a minute, then flip it over with the help of a wooden spatula or fork and do the other side for half a minute. Transfer the palacsinta to a plate and cover the pile with another plate so they keep warm.

Step 3: Repeat for the remaining batter. After each palacsinta, re-butter the pan with a touch of butter so the batter doesn’t stick to the bottom and palacsinta gets extra tasty.

Step 4: Fill the palacsintas as desired, roll them into logs, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Alternatively, serve them unfilled piled on a serving plate and let people finish for themselves.