Recreate the beloved charm of Northern Ontario's iconic Hoito Finnish Pancakes with this easy and authentic Copy Cat recipe! These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth Finnish-style pancakes are thinner than traditional flapjacks but thicker than crepes, offering the perfect balance of lightness and heartiness. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, whole milk, eggs, and a touch of sugar, this recipe delivers pancakes with a wonderfully soft texture and a hint of buttery richness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert, these golden beauties are best served warm with classic toppings like lingonberry jam, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick cooking process, these pancakes are an irresistible way to bring a taste of Finnish tradition to your table.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. The batter should be smooth and slightly thin, similar to a crepe batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with a small amount of butter.
Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the hot skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter into a thin, even layer.
Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the edges start to dry and the bottom is golden. Flip the pancake carefully using a spatula, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a small amount of butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve the Finnish pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or lingonberry jam.
Calories |
1345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 482 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 1521 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.9 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 981 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.