Thin Whey Pancakes with Holes
From simple ingredients, budget-friendly, and so tasty! Thin Whey Pancakes with Holes turn out very delicate and lacy. This recipe is a great way to use leftover whey from making cottage cheese.
Updated : 20 August, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
700 milliliters
Whey
250 grams
Wheat flour
2
Eggs
2 tablespoon
Sugar
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Baking soda
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Whey can come from any dairy product - cottage cheese, cheese, or others. Check if it contains salt and adjust accordingly. Use large eggs and refined, odorless vegetable oil. Warm eggs before cooking (if cold, place them in warm water for 5 minutes).
Step 2
Wash the eggs thoroughly, crack them into a bowl. Washing eggs is important to remove bacteria from the shell. Add sugar and salt. Beat well with a whisk until the sugar dissolves. This is easier if the eggs are warm.
Step 3
Warm the whey on the stove until just warm (not hot). This helps it react better with baking soda, making the pancakes more lacy. Pour the warm whey into the egg mixture, whisking well.
Step 4
Sift the flour into another bowl (sifting enriches flour with oxygen). Note: you may need slightly more or less flour depending on consistency.
Step 5
Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the flour, whisking constantly. Adding liquid to flour (not the other way around) prevents lumps. You should get a smooth, runny batter. Add baking soda, then vegetable oil. Stir and let the batter rest for 1 hour. This allows gluten to develop, making pancakes elastic and easier to flip.
Step 6
Heat a frying pan over high heat. Lightly grease with a drop of oil using a brush. Pour in a small amount of batter, swirling the pan to spread evenly.
Step 7
Cook until golden on one side, then flip. Transfer the finished pancake to a plate, optionally greasing with butter. Continue cooking the rest of the batter, adjusting heat so the pancakes cook quickly without burning.
Step 8
Serve with honey, sour cream, jam, or savory toppings like caviar or fish. These thin, lacy pancakes are also perfect for stuffing. Enjoy!