Polish Yeast Apple Pancakes {Racuchy}
It is officially apple season. Can you tell that apples now taste differently than just a few weeks ago? We got a new batch of crunchy, juicy and fresh fruit off the trees and now it’s time to make some delicious dishes to incorporate sweet Galas, red Fujis, Cortlands and McIntoshes in cakes, bakes, salads, and desserts.
I’m going with my childhood favorite: racuchy z jabłkami [rah-coo-hyh z ya-bwkah-mee]. These Polish apple pancakes are a sister of an American flap jack, they’re thick and fluffy, sweet and filling. They are made with addition of yeast so it tastes just a bit different, and thin pieces of crunchy apple is subtle but not unnoticeable. Light sprinkle of powdered sugar adds a nice sweetness and makes it all kids’ favorite.
Polish Yeast Apple Pancakes {Racuchy}
Ingredients
- 2 tsp of instant yeast
- 1 ¾ c / 415 ml of warm milk
- 3 c / 375 g of all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 apples
- 3 tbsp of oil or lard
- ADDITIONALLY:
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let bloom for 10 minutes.
Combine flour with sugar and salt.
To milk, add the flour mixture and eggs. Mix until combined. Set aside in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.
Wash and peel apples. Cut into quarters, cut out the cores and thinly slice.
Add apples to dough and gently mix.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Pour dough into the pan to form pancakes.
Fry on both sides on medium-low heat until golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Now you know what to make for Sunday brunch. Good luck and smacznego my hungry friends!
Anna
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I made these on Thursday for an after school snack and it was a huge hit among the kids and adults alike. My daughter’s friend said they tasted like “donut pancakes.” My husband then had them for supper and then insisted I make them again this weekend! They will be a regular rotation for breakfast (and probably lunch and supper and every snack in between) in our household from now on! Dziękuję for sharing!
I let it rise twice, once before mixing the apples in, and once after, just to make sure they were thick pancakes. Served some with aquafaba “marshmallow” fluff and some with powdered sugar. This recipe would be a good “special occasion” breakfast 🙂
These are great! Not very sweet, so my (New England born and raised) husband insisted on pouring maple syrup on his. I preferred just the powdered sugar. I may add more milk next time. Ana, you need to make sure this is in your cookbook!
My American family likes maple syrup too 🙄
Quick one-how about “frying “ those on an electric griddle instead of regular pan with oil?
That should work just fine. 👍🏻
I made these this morning. They came out delicious and perfect like yours. My partner told me his mom used to make them when he was a kid. He said it brought good memories of his childhood. I also served them with maple syrup as we’re in season here. Thank you for the recipe, it’s definitely a winner.
These were so delicious. Thank you for sharing! Topped with powdered sugar was really perfect!