Oladushki – small Russian pancakes

Olad’i, oladushki – are small, thick, round pancakes prepared from batter and fried in a hot oil.

Olad’i have always been much loved in Rus’ (Russia) and still remain popular in a menu of Russian cousine.

Prepared on kefir (sour milk or laban in Arab countires), a yeast-raised batter, with semolina, carrots, apples..

On one version, word “olad’i” came from the name of Slavic goddess of beauty and love – Lada.

They are perfect for a weekend breakfast, served with your favorite toppings.

Yield: Serves 3

All ingredients should be at room temperature.

sour milk or kefir/buttermilk/laban, full fat, 300 ml
1 egg
sugar 2 tbsp
salt 1/2 tsp
soda 1/2 tsp or baking powder 1 tsp
plain flour, around 150-200 ml
sunflower oil, for frying

Preparation:

Whisk together the egg and sugar (with hand whisk). Add salt, sour milk, soda and blend until you have a smooth mixture. The batter should be like a thick sour cream, so to get the right thickness – better to use a full fat kefir (sour milk or buttermilk). If the mixture seems too thin, add some more flour.

Heat some sunflower oil in a skillet (frying pan), thus olad’i (pancakes) will be cooked fast and well browned.

For each pancake, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the batter onto skillet. Cook until bubbly and a little dry around the edges. Turn and brown another side.

If you used too much oil-transfer pancakes to a paper towel to remove rests of fat ( or you can use non-stick skillet and fry without any oil).

Usually oladushki (pancakes) are served with plenty of sour cream, honey or jam.

Or on a modern way – with chocolate sauce. Enjoy! 🙂

23 Comments

8020sund says:

I didn’t eat breakfast yet and now all I can think of are these pancakes;) They look really delicious!
December 16, 2012 at 14:45
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Mine fav- with raspberry jam! 🙂
  December 16, 2012 at 16:01
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bullfinch says:

These pancakes looking so delicious! 🙂
December 16, 2012 at 15:02
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Borjok says:

That looks awesome!
December 19, 2012 at 16:58
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- milkandbun says:
  
  They are! 🙂
  December 19, 2012 at 17:00
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greyhousejournal says:

These look delicious, so light and fluffy!
December 23, 2012 at 02:26
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  December 23, 2012 at 13:20
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mrs deer says:

Your chocolate sauce is very appetizing!
February 3, 2013 at 21:12
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Thanks!
  February 4, 2013 at 15:39
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Sam says:

Oh yum what a yummy looking little treat!
February 27, 2013 at 22:56
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- milkandbun says:
  
  exactly so 🙂
  thanks for stopping by
  February 27, 2013 at 23:01
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Julia says:

I just made them for breakfast today. My kids loved them! I would maybe add another tbsp of sugar. They weren’t very sweet. Otherwise, super soft and fluffy. I would make them again! Thanks.
February 22, 2014 at 20:34
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Hi! I’m really happy that you made and liked them 🙂 I usually add very small amounts of sugar, but you can vary the quantity, depends on your own taste.
  Always welcome.
  February 26, 2014 at 16:51
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Ambar says:

Seriously!? You are going to make me want to make pancakes at 4:39 pm!!!! So delicious!
August 10, 2014 at 00:39
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Why not? 😀 Make it!
  August 10, 2014 at 11:29
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Raphaelle says:

Next weekend breakfast recipe for sure!
October 5, 2014 at 20:52
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ninoalmendra says:

Love to have it with honey!!! =)
Thanks for sharing!
November 5, 2014 at 18:25
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Or with jam! 😀 Thanks!
  November 12, 2014 at 18:50
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Ish says:

Love the sour cream in Russian recipes…Have to try this one
January 29, 2015 at 18:54
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- milkandbun says:
  
  Thank you for commenting! Indeed, we eat lots of sour cream and adding it to many dishes (you may see it through my posts). 🙂
  February 12, 2015 at 16:03
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