Swedish Pancakes
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Swedish Pancakes
Description
These Swedish Pancakes start by sifting dry ingredients—flour, sugar, and salt—then incorporating them gradually into a batter made from well-whisked eggs mixed with milk and melted butter. The eggs are beaten until lemon yellow and slightly thickened, contributing to the pancakes’ tenderness and lightness.
Cooking small portions of the thin batter in a buttered skillet over medium heat produces delicate pancakes with a golden surface. Each pancake cooks about two minutes per side to achieve proper color without toughness. The resulting pancakes are flexible and soft, suitable for rolling or folding.
Traditionally, Swedish Pancakes are served with lingonberry jam, offering a tart contrast to the mild pancake. They can also be enjoyed with a variety of toppings such as fruit preserves, fresh berries, or syrup. Serving freshly cooked ensures optimal texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg large
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter plus more for cooking, melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, sugar, and salt, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a hand mixer for about 4-5 minutes until the eggs are lemon yellow and slightly thickened. Whisk the milk and butter into the eggs
- Add the flour mixture to the eggs and milk, ¼ cup at a time. Whisk until everything is incorporated and you have a smooth batter.
- Melt some butter on a skillet over medium heat. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter on the skillet, more or less depending on how big you want your pancakes.
- Cook for about 2 minutes per side and remove from the skillet.
- Enjoy fresh with lingonberry jam (a traditional Swedish fruit spread) or any toppings you prefer!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.