Vegan Yeast Pancakes with Apples
When it comes to fluffy pancakes, Racuchy have mastered the game. These Polish yeast pancakes are the fluffiest little pillows you’ve ever had on your plate! And the best part? Thanks to the apple chunks in the batter, they’re not just airy but also fruity and juicy. Perfect combination? Oh yes!
Racuchy come from traditional Polish cuisine and are often served as a sweet breakfast or dessert. Traditionally, they are made with eggs, milk, and sometimes even yogurt or cream, making them especially rich. But don’t worry – the vegan version is just as good as the original! Whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet meal, Racuchy are always a great choice.
Of course, there’s a small catch: the yeast needs a little time to rise. But hey, that gives you 30 minutes to finally take out the trash or convince your houseplants that you love them. And don’t worry – it’s worth the wait. Because when the Racuchy comes sizzling out of the pan, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, you’ll know: the wait was worth it.
Another bonus? No need for a gallon of maple syrup! Racuchy are traditionally served with a simple dusting of powdered sugar – classy, minimalistic, and still insanely delicious.
Vegan Yeast Pancakes with Apples
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 200 g (7 oz) wheat flour (Type 405)
- 4 g (0.14 oz) dry yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) plant-based milk
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) sparkling water
- 2 (approx. 300 g / 10.6 oz) apples
- vegetable oil for frying
For serving:
- powdered sugar
- applesauce, jam, or fresh fruit
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix the flour, dry yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt.
Heat the plant-based milk in a small pot until lukewarm (don’t boil it – finger test: if it’s warm but not hot, it’s perfect). Then, first add the milk and then the sparkling water to the dry ingredients and mix into a thick batter.
Cover the batter and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
Once the batter has risen, peel the apples and cut them into small cubes or thin slices. Gently fold them into the batter.
Heat a pan with some vegetable oil over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and fry the pancakes until golden brown on both sides. Make sure the heat isn’t too high – the yeast will make the pancakes rise in the pan, but they also need to cook through properly!
Dust the finished pancakes with powdered sugar and enjoy immediately. If desired, serve with applesauce, jam, or fresh fruit.
Tip: Not a fan of apples? No problem! You can use blueberries, poppy seeds, or just the plain batter instead. Racuchy are super flexible!
