Palačinke (Balkan Crêpes)

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1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.

   Ongeveer 1 min

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

   Ongeveer 1 min

3. 3

   Add the beaten eggs, milk, water, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.

   Ongeveer 1 min

4. 4

   Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. It should have a thin, pourable consistency.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: If the batter is too thick, add a little more water or milk, one tablespoon at a time.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

   Tip van de kok: Resting the batter allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in more tender crêpes.

6. 6

   Heat a 20-24 cm non-stick frying pan or crêpe pan over medium heat.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: A well-heated pan is crucial for even cooking.

7. 7

   Lightly brush the pan with a small amount of melted butter before cooking the first crêpe.

   Tip van de kok: You may not need to butter the pan for every crêpe if it's truly non-stick.

8. 8

   Pour a ladle of batter into the hot pan, immediately tilting and rotating the pan to spread the batter thinly and evenly over the entire bottom surface.

   Tip van de kok: The exact amount of batter will depend on your ladle and pan size; aim for a very thin layer.

9. 9

   Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the top looks set.

   Ongeveer 1 min

10. 10

    Carefully flip the crêpe with a thin spatula and cook for another 30-60 seconds on the second side until lightly browned.

    Ongeveer 1 min

11. 11

    Transfer the cooked crêpe to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with butter as needed.

    Ongeveer 20 min

    Tip van de kok: Stack the cooked crêpes on top of each other; the residual heat will keep them warm and pliable.

12. 12

    Serve the palačinke warm, spread with your desired filling such as fruit jam or chocolate hazelnut spread, then roll or fold them.

    Ongeveer 1 min

13. 13

    Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.