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forever family trees recipes from the past: palacinka

Palačinke (Slovenian Crepes)

Franchiska Locicinik Great Grandmother
A sweet Slovenian Crepe, usually filled with a thin layer of butter and apricot or boysenberry jam.  Traditionally made for breakfast, but fabulous any time of day.  Great for parties filled with all types of wonderful things like Nutella, fresh sliced strawberries and pumpkin mousse with a chocolate drizzle over the top. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Slovenian
Servings 4 adults

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 3/4 cup milk (2% or higher)

Instructions
 

  • Mix first three ingredients (eggs, sugar and salt).  Slowly add the flour.  Mix well till smooth.  Last, while mixing slowly using a spatula or a whisk, so as not to create a foam, add the milk. Room temperature helps to make a smoother batter.
    forever family trees palacinka batter
  • Directions: Heat pan, swirl a teaspoon or less of vegetable oil in the bottom. Add approximately 2 TBS. of batter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Loosen the palačinke around the edges of the pan with a spatula or flipper and carefully flip over the palačinke. Only let cook a few more seconds. Then repeat.  
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