Kefir Oladyi

Ingredients

• 250 ml kefir
• 40 ml water
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 240 g flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• vegetable oil

Cookware

• large bowl
• frying pan

Steps

These kefir pancakes are as fluffy as Winnie the Pooh! The secret is in the technique - don’t overmix after adding baking soda.

1. Warm kefir with water until just lukewarm.

2. In a large bowl mix egg, sugar, and salt. Add the warm kefir mixture and stir to combine.

3. Add flour and mix until just combined - don’t overmix.

4. Add baking soda and gently fold in. Once soda is added, do not stir anymore - this is the secret to fluffy pancakes!

The secret trick: after adding baking soda, stop mixing completely to keep the pancakes incredibly fluffy.

5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon batter into pan to form small round pancakes.

6. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve hot with sour cream, jam, or honey for a traditional Russian breakfast.