Light and Fluffy Lívance (Czech Pancakes) Like Grandma Used to Make
These pancakes are light and fluffy thanks to the whipped egg white. They are a treat for breakfast or a snack, and children love them. We like them best with plum butter and sweetened quark.
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 4
Method
01.
Crack the egg, separate the yolk from the white, and whip the white into stiff peaks.
02.
Mix the yolk with the sugar in the milk. Gradually stir the plain flour together with the baking powder into the milk and yolk mixture. If the batter is too thick, add a little milk, but it must not be runny like batter for thin pancakes. Then add the oil and finally gently fold in the whipped egg white.
03.
Fry the lívance dry until golden brown so they have a beautifully smooth surface. Serve these light, fluffy pancakes to taste with plum butter or various jams, garnished with sour cream or quark.
04.
TIP for preparation: Lívance can be made in several ways. How do you make them really fluffy? In this recipe we use whipped egg white. A yeast starter made from fresh yeast works just as well. In that case, omit the baking powder.
05.
A lívance pan is best for frying, but if you don't have one, a spoon and a non-stick pan will do. Form smaller rounds and fry on both sides. An irregular shape doesn't matter at all; it won't detract from the taste of the little pancakes.
06.
TIP for serving: For flavouring and garnishing, use anything you like – maple syrup, honey, fruit compote. You can add sour cream or sweetened quark, or drizzle them with melted chocolate. In summer, garnish them generously with fresh fruit.
