{"id":"nalesniki_c217fc1df2","slug":"nalesniki-polish-crepes","title":"Naleśniki (Polish Crepes)","description":"Thin, delicate, and flexible Eastern European crepes. These light pancakes are a staple of Polish cuisine, traditionally served with sweet cheese, fruit jam, or savory fillings.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":55,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sifted","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole or 2% milk","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"250ml sparkling water","name":"Sparkling water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sparkling","notes":"carbonated water","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"large","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.04,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fine","notes":"pinch","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for the batter and frying","group":"Batter","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sparkling water, and salt until well combined.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the eggs, milk, sparkling water, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Gradually sift the flour into the wet mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the batter and whisk until smooth.","group":"Preparation","title":"Gradually sift the flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.","group":"Resting","title":"Cover the bowl and let the batter rest","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan or crepe pan with a tiny bit of oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan, tilting it quickly to cover the entire surface with a thin layer.","group":"Cooking","title":"Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan or crepe pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to curl and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for another 30-60 seconds on the other side.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for about 1-2 minutes","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stack the cooked crepes on a plate to keep them warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stack the cooked crepes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using sparkling water instead of still water makes the batter lighter and more aerated. Ensure the pan is very hot before pouring the first crepe. If the batter is too thick, add a splash more milk.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["main","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["non-stick pan","whisk","mixing bowl","ladle","sieve"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":10,"unit":"crepe","note":"Standard sized crepes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Batter can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. Whisk well before using as ingredients may settle."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store cooked crepes stacked between pieces of parchment paper in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a dry pan over low heat or in a microwave for 20 seconds."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fnalesniki_c217fc1df2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1fbdac2e-62c6-481d-ba02-b45cb794a40a","imageAlt":"Naleśniki (Polish Crepes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["crepes","pancakes","polish","light","delicate","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Naleśniki (Polish Crepes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:57:13.114Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:57:13.114Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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