Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lb farmer's cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Blender or hand mixer
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, eggs, salt, and vegetable oil until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
2. In a blender or using a hand mixer, blend together farmer's cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease it with a small amount of butter.
4. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl it around to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly browned.
5. Flip the blintz over and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the skillet and repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
6. Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each blintz and fold the edges over to form a square shape.
7. Heat the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the blintzes and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
8. Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Skillet should be heated over medium heat.
Serving size:
This recipe makes 8-10 blintzes.
Nutritional information:
Each blintz contains approximately 200 calories, 10g fat, 16g carbohydrates, and 9g protein.
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use ricotta cheese instead of farmer's cheese.
- You can use butter or margarine instead of vegetable oil.
Variations:
- You can add fruit such as blueberries or strawberries to the cheese filling.
- You can add cinnamon or nutmeg to the cheese filling for extra flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the skillet is well-greased to prevent the blintzes from sticking.
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the blintzes over to prevent them from tearing.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover blintzes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, place the blintzes in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the blintzes on a platter dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh fruit.
Garnishes:
Fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey.
Pairings:
Bilozhar-Style Cheese Blintzes pair well with coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad or a side of bacon.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the blintzes are sticking to the skillet, add more butter or oil to the pan.
- If the batter is too thin, add a little more flour to thicken it up.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the blintzes thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.
Food history:
Blintzes are a traditional Jewish dish that originated in Eastern Europe.
Flavor profiles:
Creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the blintzes hot with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of fresh fruit.
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Region: Ukrainian