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04-13 Plättar - Swedish Pancakes

One of Papa's favorite memories is of his grandmother making these for him when he would stay at her house. The kitchen would be smoky and hot and these pancakes would melt in his mouth. His mother felt like he was spoiled when he was at his mormor's house which was probably the point. After you eat these you will see why. I imagine his mother wouldn't make these often since she had 8 children to feed. She would have had to stand at the stove for hours!

These are best when cooked on a plättpanna because it has the perfect 3 inch wide, shallow depressions but the pancakes will cook fine if you just pour small amounts onto a hot griddle. Keep them small as they are light and moist and delicious.

Combine in mixing bowl:
1/2 c flour
1 t sugar
1/4 t salt
Make a well in center and add:
1 c milk
1/2 c sour cream or heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
2 T unsalted butter, melted
Blend all until smooth. Batter will be runny.
Place by tablespoon onto hot pan and turn over when edges are brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Serve with Lingonberry jam or syrup and a dollop of sour cream.
Of course they taste great with any fresh berries and a sprinkling of powdered sugar, too!

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