Hungarian Crêpes with Honey and Cinnamon

The secret of Hungarian crêpes (palacsinta), distinguishing them from thicker pancakes, is soda water. Bubbles lighten the batter, allowing paper-thin frying. Honey and cinnamon filling is the simplest, most warming choice.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Crêpe pan / Non-stick skillet
  • Ladle
  • Whisk
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Whisk eggs with salt and half the milk.

Tip: Less liquid at start prevents lumps.
2

Add flour, mix to thick smooth paste. Dilute with remaining milk and soda. Stir in oil.

Tip: Oil in batter prevents sticking.
3

Rest batter 15 mins.

Tip: Critical step! Flour hydrates, batter becomes elastic.
4

Heat pan. Brush lightly with oil.

Tip: Ready when water droplets dance.
5

Pour ladle of batter, swirl to coat thin. Cook until edges brown and lift, flip.

Tip: Second side needs 30 seconds.
6

Spread with honey, sprinkle cinnamon, roll up.

Tip: Serve warm.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it tear?
Batter too thin (add flour), sticking (pan cold/dry), or not rested.
First one is always bad.
Rule of thumb. Pan needs to reach temp and season.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Club Soda / Sparkling Water
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (+ for frying)
  • 1/4 cup Honey (for serving)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for serving)