Classic blintz leaves

1 servings

Ingredients

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CLASSIC BLINTZ LEAVES
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Directions

Blintzes are popular on Shavuot, when dairy dishes are eaten. These basic blintz leaves ++ thin pancakes ++ can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings, then fried to a golden crisp brown or baked with a variety of sauces. They can also be frozen, taken straight from the freezer, and fried in hot maragrine or oil over low heat. The first variation is made with fewer eggs, resulting in a thin , soft, pliable, but firm, pancake. Be sure to refrigerate batter for at least 2 hours ++ to prevent rubberiness ++ then stir briefly.

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BLINTZ BATTER #1: 2 ea Eggs 1¼ c Flour 1 ½ c Water or Milk ¼ ts Salt BLINTZ BATTER #2: 4 ea Eggs ¼ ts Salt 2 tb Oil 1 c Flour; sifted 1 ¼ c Water or Milk Mix together all ingredients in a food processor, blender or electric mixer for about 1 minute until smooth.

Scrape sides down using a spatula. Mix for 10 more seconds.

Refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir slightly before using. Batter should have the consistency of cream. Lightly oil a 7 or 8-inch frying pan and heat. Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of batter, tilting pan quickly from side to side to distribute a thin coating evenly on the bottom. Pour back any excess batter. Cook over medium-high heat until top of blintz is dry. Turn blintz out of pan and stack on a clean, dry tea towel. Yields about 16-18 blintz leaves. VARIATIONS: CHOCOLATE BLINTZ LEAVES: Add 4 tablespoons of cocoa and 4 tablespoons of sugar to batter. WHOLE WHEAT BLINTZ LEAVES: Substitute 1 cup of whole wheat flour for white flour, and add ⅛ cup more water. DESSERT BLINTZES: Add to either batter 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of brandy, and ½ cup of orange juice in place of ½ cup pf water. From: Classic Kosher Cooking by Sara Finkel Transcribed By: S. Lefkowitz Submitted By SAM LEFKOWITZ On 06-12-95

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