Hungarian Pancakes (Palacsinta)

Hungarian Pancakes, known as Palacsinta, are thin, delicate pancakes that are a beloved part of Hungarian home cooking. Similar to crêpes, they can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients and rolled or folded before serving.

For a classic sweet version, palacsinta is often filled with apricot jam, sweetened cottage cheese, ground walnuts, or simply sprinkled with sugar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sparkling water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Butter or oil, for cooking

Filling Ideas

  • Apricot or strawberry jam
  • Ground walnuts mixed with sugar
  • Sweetened cottage cheese
  • Cinnamon sugar
  • Chocolate spread

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