Fluffy Sour Yeast Pancakes
Incredibly airy and delicious – you won’t find better! Fluffy sour yeast pancakes are easy to make and loved by everyone. You can prepare the dough the night before to treat your family to a tasty, hearty breakfast in the morning. Serve with condensed milk, sour cream, or jam.
Updated : 09 June, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
300 milliliters
Milk
220 grams
Wheat flour
3 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
Dry yeast
1 tablespoon
Sugar
1 teaspoon
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
First, prepare the required ingredients. Use high-grade wheat flour. Check the yeast packaging — you’ll need yeast that dissolves in liquid, in this case, milk. Use refined, odorless vegetable oil for frying.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine warm milk (98–104°F / 37–40°C), salt, sugar, and yeast. You can whisk it, or just sprinkle the yeast evenly over the milk. Let it rest in a warm place for 10–15 minutes to activate the yeast. A foamy cap should appear on top — that means the yeast is working. If not, use a different yeast, as the dough won't rise properly.
Step 3
Sift in the flour and mix the dough thoroughly. You may need more or less flour depending on consistency.
Step 4
The batter should be semi-thick, smooth, and lump-free.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours or more. It will expand significantly. The dough should have a sour aroma. You can also let it ferment overnight — just be sure to use a large enough bowl to prevent overflow.
Step 6
Preheat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Use a spoon to drop small rounds of batter into the pan. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
Step 7
Transfer the ready pancakes onto a plate and serve with fresh fruits. Enjoy!