This is a very easy Oladi recipe. I have been making these for breakfast when I am in a hurry. It has been happening a lot lately, especially me being in a hurry to get my son to school on time.
This recipe is also another one of the family traditions, passed on by my mother, who also made them every morning before school. They tasted so good with sour cream and jam, definitely a treat. We were raised in a village and had plenty of milk coming from two cows, so buttermilk was always available for the recipe. I appreciate this version of Oladi, they are fluffy and light.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup Flour
- 3 Eggs
- 2 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- Canola Oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk eggs together with buttermilk, salt and sugar.
- Add flour and baking powder to the mixture.
- Heat up the pan with oil, until sizzling hot. Turn heat to medium and using a tablespoon, pour small amounts of dough onto the pan.
- Saute on each side until golden brown. In between every batch add more oil to the skillet.
- Serve them while they are still warm, they will be little crispy on the sides.
Nutrition Facts
Russian Pancakes Oladi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 66mg2%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 43IU1%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
how many pancakes does this recipe make?
Maddie, depending on the size you make them, about 35.
These are so good!! Made them for the first time today and told my husband I won’t be making regular pancakes ever again 😅
Hey Anna, I am glad. They are definitely perfectly fluffy, remind me of childhood! 🙂
I dont have buttermilk. Can i use sour cream instead?
you can make buttermilk substitute by using 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk!
Hey Jasmine, thank you for that tip!
Hey Lidiya, Unfortunately, sourcream alone wouldn't work. The liquid wouldn't be runny enough. There are ways you can create a buttermilk substitute, you can search on google for different options.
oladi are made with kefir and not buttermilk.
Buttermilk has a similar science behind it so the turnout is the same. 🙂
These pancakes are just the best !!!!!!!! Very big Thank You for the recipe!!! Everyone needs to try them!!!! ??????????
Oh you are so sweet!! I thanks for sharing feedback 🙂
oh !!!!!U have very tasty pancakes !!!
Oh, I am so happy to hear!
hey, looking for this recipe for a long time. do you know why they are falling and not stay flaffy after i take them out of the pan? thank you!
Too much eggs i believe.
I am not sure why that would happen, mine kept their shape.
What sour cream is it? I happen to be in Canada and have a Costco nearby!!
I think it the only one they sell in their refrigerator section. IN USA sour cream taste way different. 🙁
I (an American) lived with a Russian family for 3 months in Moscow. My Russian "mom" made these for me at least three or four times a week...served with sour cream!! But not like the sour cream we get here in America...AN AMAZING SOUR CREAM that made these one of my favorite things!! Sometimes she would add little green grapes to them as well. Thanks for posting the recipe 😉
Hi Shiela, that must be really cool experience to live in Russia for some time. I totally know what you mean about sour cream. When we came to USA, we were hunting around to find the same sour cream 🙂 Some Russian stores may have it and Costco in Canada does too. 🙂
I made these pancakes and they are delicious!!!! so soft and yummy!!! but i always add a lot more sugar cuz we like them really sweet!
You sound like my hubby! He loves sugar 😉 Glad you loved them
These look so good!
Thank you!
What's so "russian" about this recipe besides u calling it "Oladi"? This is just basic pancakes recipe.
Actually, they are Ukrainian in origin.
What are you talking about? Pancakes are made with milk, butter and a lot more baking powder. They taste nothing like Oladi
This is exactly how my mom made them, so I call them Russian. 🙂 But typically pancakes aren't fried in oil.
You can add yogurt with a bit of milk.
Can you use yogurt instead of buttermilk?I am out of it and want to make it .I also have seen pumpkin puree added to Oladi.
My mom uses yogurt instead and I think some milk! Turns out even better with the flavor like blueberry
Hey Zoya, thank you for sharing that tip. It will be useful for many!
Yes sour cream will work but add little bit of milk to have enough liquid.
Hi Natalya. Can I substitute buttermilk with something? Sour cream maybe?
Thank you!
very nice tutorial
Wow, awesome. Thanks for sharing your picture!!! I love it 🙂
These are the best pancakes I've ever done. Thanks for the recipe.