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Directions:Polish naleśniki (nah-lesh-NEE-kee) are crepe-like pancakes that can be made thin, as in this recipe, or thick. When they are filled with jam, fruit, sweet cream cheese, or savory fillings, they are known as blintzes, but the name in Polish remains the same.
CREPE: In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth Transfer to a pitcher, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes so the liquid can be absorbed by the flour Using a 2-ounce ladle, portion out batter into a nonstick crepe pan or small skillet that has been lightly coated with butter Rotate pan and swirl batter until it covers the entire bottom of pan Cook until lightly brown or spotted brown on the underside Turn and cook second side until light brown Remove to waxed paper or parchment paper and repeat with remaining batter and butter Use immediately or wrap and freeze up to 1 month
FILLING: Use sweet fillings with this sweet nalesniki recipe and savory fillings with a savory nalesniki recipe.
Place 2 heaping tbsp filling on each nalesniki and fold the sides in first and then bottom, rolling away from yourself, as for an eggroll or burrito Filled nalesniki may be pan fried in butter or baked in a buttered casserole dish until the filling is set Some prefer to dip their nalesniki in beaten egg and then in fine, dry bread crumbs; they are then fried in butter or a small amount of hot oil until golden on all sides |