Polish Pancakes with Yeast (Racuchy)

These Polish pancakes with yeast (racuchy) are light and fluffy, low in sugar and easy to make. Serve with a simple fruit compote (recipe included).

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Polish, vegetarian

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 10

Resting time 1

Total Time 1 18

Servings small pancakes

Calories 124kcal

Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature (after 10 minutes switch it off).
In a large bowl dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk by whisking the mixture for about 30 seconds. Pour in the beaten egg along with the flour, add a pinch of salt and stir for 2-3 minutes. Cover the bowl with a cloth and place in the centre of the oven for 50-60 minutes (after you’ve switched it off) until doubled in size.
In a large pan heat up 1-2 tablespoons of oil, then lower the heat and drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan (without overcrowding it). The batter will be sticky. (Dip the spoon in a cup of water to prevent the mixture sticking to it. Repeat for each pancake). Fry the pancakes over a low heat for about 2½ minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
To make the fruit compote place the fruit, maple syrup and vanilla in a saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until the fruit softens and starts releasing juice. (Make the compote before you make the pancakes). Serve hot or cold.

Ensure the yeast has dissolved in the milk completely before combining with the rest of the ingredients.
The milk should be warm, not hot.
Placing the pancake mixture in the centre of a preheated oven is the best way of ensuring it expands and fills with air bubbles. See Instructions for more details.
Do not stir the batter after it's doubled in size.
Make the berry sauce before frying the pancakes so you can serve them immediately.
It's important to fry these pancakes over a low heat so they have enough time to cook and rise and don't brown too quickly. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Add a little oil into the pan for every batch (1-2 tablespoons each time). Once cooked you can place the pancakes on top of a paper towel sheet for about 30 seconds to get rid of excess oil (this is optional).
Best served immediately. Leftover pancakes can be covered, refrigerated and reheated in the microwave later.
Not suitable for freezing.