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Hungarian Fluffy Yeast Pancakes (Kelt Palacsinta)

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Traditional Hungarian yeast pancakes that are soft, lightly airy, and golden. Kelt Palacsinta has a gentle rise from yeast, creating a delicate fluffiness while remaining tender and flexible—perfect for sweet fillings like jam, cocoa, cottage cheese, or chocolate spread.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 pancakes (4–6 servings)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Hungarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 600 g all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 25 g fresh yeast (½ cube)
  • 400 ml whole milk, lukewarm
  • 400 ml sparkling mineral water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Extra oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Crumble the fresh yeast into 100 ml of the lukewarm milk. Add 1 teaspoon of the sugar, stir gently, and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and the activated yeast mixture. Gradually pour in the remaining milk and sparkling mineral water while whisking continuously until smooth and slightly thicker than crepe batter but still pourable.
  3. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 30–40 minutes until slightly puffy.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes until golden, flip, and cook another 1–2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  5. Fill with desired sweet fillings, roll or fold, and serve warm.

Notes

  • If using instant yeast, substitute 7 g and mix directly with the flour (skip activation).
  • Sparkling mineral water enhances the light, airy texture.
  • Batter can be refrigerated after rising for up to 12 hours.
  • If batter is too thick, add milk or sparkling water gradually.
  • Stack cooked pancakes with parchment between layers for storage.
  • Keep warm in a 90°C oven while cooking batches.

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