BLINTZES
These classic blintzes offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. The tender, slightly sweet dough encases a creamy cheese filling, creating a satisfying bite. The addition of a fruit filling, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, adds a touch of sweetness and warmth. These can be served hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 2 large Egg (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Butter or oil (For greasing, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 pound Pot cheese (or farmer's cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (Originally butter, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 cup Sugar (To taste, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Grated lemon peel (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 pound Apples, peeled and cored
- 1 ounce Ground sweet almonds
- 1 ounce Powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (From 1/2 lemon, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 large Egg white (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 cups Oil or fat (For frying, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (For sprinkling, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (For sprinkling, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
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- 1In a bowl, beat 1 egg with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sifted flour. Beat until smooth.
- 2Lightly grease a frying pan with butter or oil. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter, tilting the pan to spread the batter thinly. Cook over low heat on one side only. Turn out the semi-cooked cakes onto a clean cloth with the uncooked side up. Let cool.
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