Recipe: Flenjes (Thin Filled Pancakes)
Description:
These Flenjes, thin filled pancakes, originating from the Netherlands, are a delightful treat often enjoyed with brown sugar or maple syrup. This recipe, extracted verbatim from the 1973 book “Cooking into Europe – Choice Common Market Dishes,” promises a delectable breakfast or dessert option that’s both easy to make and satisfyingly flavorful. Estimated prep, cooking times, and servings have been provided for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: Makes a batch
Ingredients:
- 4 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- Chocolate (quantity as desired)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sieve the flour and salt into a basin, and make a well in the center. |
| 2 | Beat the egg slightly and mix with the milk. |
| 3 | Pour the egg-milk mixture into the flour gradually, and beat to make a smooth batter. |
| 4 | Grease a 5-inch frying pan with a little butter. |
| 5 | Heat the pan until the fat shows a faint blue haze. |
| 6 | Pour in enough batter to cover the bottom of the pan. |
| 7 | Allow the pancake to brown on the underside; turn over with a spatula and brown the second side slightly. |
| 8 | Remove to greaseproof paper. |
| 9 | Make the rest of the pancakes the same way. |
| 10 | When the pancakes are cold, you can spread all except one with strawberry jam and whipped cream. |
| 11 | Keep enough whipped cream to decorate the top one. |
| 12 | Pile the pancakes one on top of another to form a “layer cake” with the plain pancake on top. |
| 13 | Sprinkle with grated chocolate and decorate with halved glacé cherries and whipped cream. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 743.6
- Fat: 21.7g
- Saturated Fat: 11.4g
- Cholesterol: 268.5mg
- Sodium: 386mg
- Carbohydrates: 107g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 27.6g
Recipe Notes:
- These thin filled pancakes can be customized with various fillings such as fresh fruits, chocolate spread, or even savory options like cheese and ham.
- Experiment with different toppings and garnishes to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve these flenjes for breakfast, brunch, or as a delicious dessert option for any occasion. Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures of these Dutch-inspired pancakes! 🥞🍓🍫
