Tiganites (Greek Pancakes)

Name: Tiganites (Greek Pancakes)
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 250g All-purpose Flour; 7g Instant Dry Yeast; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/2 tsp Salt, fine; 300ml Water, lukewarm; 180ml Olive Oil, for shallow frying; 120ml Greek Honey; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 30g Walnuts, finely chopped

Tiganites are pillowy Greek pancakes fried to a golden crisp and finished with a drizzle of honey, cinnamon and chopped walnuts. Light and slightly yeasty, they’re wonderfully crisp at the edges and tender inside—perfect for a cozy breakfast or a simple dessert.

Tiganites are pillowy Greek pancakes fried to a golden crisp and finished with a drizzle of honey, cinnamon and chopped walnuts. L... Show more

Traditional Greek Recipe

Health Grade

D- · Occasional

Time

1 hr10 min

Price

0,85 €

Calories

619 kcal

vegetarian

mediterranean diet

kid friendly

comfort food

Method

Mix the batter

In a large bowl, whisk together All-purpose Flour, Instant Dry Yeast, Sugar, and Salt (fine). Pour in the Water (lukewarm) gradually, whisking until the batter is smooth, thick, and just pourable, with no dry pockets left at the bottom of the bowl.

Let it rest

Cover the bowl loosely and let the batter sit in a warm spot for 45 minutes, until it looks bubbly and slightly puffed. The yeast should wake up and make the batter feel lighter and airier.

Heat the oil

Give the batter a gentle stir if it has risen a lot, just enough to bring it back together. Set a skillet over medium heat and add the Olive Oil (for shallow frying). Warm the oil until it shimmers and a small drop of batter sizzles right away; you want a shallow layer that covers the bottom of the pan.

Fry the pancakes

Drop the batter into the hot oil by heaping spoonfuls, leaving space between each one so they are easy to flip. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until the bottoms are deep golden and the tops start to set, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until both sides are evenly browned. Move the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate and keep frying the rest in batches.

Finish and serve

Arrange the warm pancakes on a plate and drizzle generously with Greek Honey. Sprinkle over the Ground Cinnamon and the Walnuts (finely chopped), then serve right away while the honey is glossy and the edges are still crisp.