German Potato Pancakes or Reibekuchen

german potato pancakes

German Potato Pancakes or “Reibekuchen” is a special German potato dish for all occasions. They are also called “Kartoffelpuffer” or in the South “Kartoffelküchle”. The little pancakes are very popular during the so called “Fastnachtszeit” (during German carnival), and in the Rhineland there is…

Palatschinken Recipe – Austrian Pancakes

palatschinken

If you like pancakes you will like this recipe for Palatschinken which are thin pancakes and very similar to the French crêpes but much thinner than the American pancakes. Palatschinken contain only a few ingredients: eggs, wheat flour, milk, sugar and salt. You would…

Pancakes filled with Ham and Cheese

panckes with ham and cheese

If you love pancakes like I do this recipe for Pancakes filled with Ham and Cheese is irresistible. It’s a non-sweet version and makes a great meal. If you cannot get the delicious German ham you can also use the cubed Prosciutto. Serve with…

Buttermilk Plinsen or Pancakes – From East Germany

buttermilk plinsen

The recipe for “Plinsen” or “Blinsen” is a typical recipe from the regions of East and Middle Germany, and they are pancakes, in Russia they call them “Bliny”. These  round pancakes are small, even smaller than a pan size. If quark is added you…

Easy German Pancakes Recipe – A Favorite in Germany

german pancakes

Today let’s feature an Easy German Pancakes Recipe which is the base for many other recipes. Pancakes can be filled with sweet or savory fillings. Pancakes can be a dessert or the main dish, it depends on how you like them. They are very…