Oladi (Russian Buttermilk Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter, plus more for the pan
• Sour cream and jam, to serve

Before you cook

• Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and let it cool slightly.
• Measure the flour, buttermilk and remaining ingredients.

Steps

1. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until pale and slightly foamy.
2. Whisk in the buttermilk and melted butter.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined; a few small lumps are fine.
5. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes at room temperature so the baking soda can activate and thicken it slightly.
6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and brush it lightly with butter.
7. Drop 2 tablespoon-sized spoonfuls of batter onto the skillet, spacing them apart.
8. Cook for 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
9. Flip each pancake and cook for 2 more minutes until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
10. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
11. Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the skillet with more butter between batches.
12. Serve the oladi warm with sour cream and jam.