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Russian Kefir Pancakes (Oladi) with Sour Cream and Jam

Name: Russian Kefir Pancakes (Oladi) with Sour Cream and Jam
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups milk, lukewarm; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp yeast; ½ tsp salt; Oil for frying; Sour cream; Assorted jams (e.g., strawberry, apricot, or raspberry)

Discover the delight of Oladi, traditional Russian pancakes, perfectly fluffy and served with a sweet and tangy side of sour cream and jam.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 3, 2025

Russian Kefir Pancakes (Oladi) with Sour Cream and Jam — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Oladi Batter

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 440 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Carbs: 68 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1759 kcal
Protein: 40 g
Carbs: 272 g
Fat: 54 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	908	24	192	2	7
1 ½ cups milk, lukewarm	153	8	12	8	0
1 large egg	72	6	0	5	0
2 tbsp sugar	97	0	25	0	0
1 tsp vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1 tsp yeast	7	1	1	0	0
½ tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
Oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0
Sour cream	120	1	2	12	0
Assorted jams (e.g., strawberry, apricot, or raspberry)	150	0	39	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Oladi Batter

1
Dissolve yeast
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Tip: Ensure the milk is only lukewarm, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
2
Combine ingredients
Add the flour, sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
3
Let batter rise
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

How to Make Russian Kefir Pancakes (Oladi) with Sour Cream and Jam

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Heat the pan
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little oil.
2
Fry the oladi
Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are golden, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
3
Arrange and serve
Arrange the oladi on a plate in a stack or spread in a circle. Accompany each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a side of your favorite jam.