Tiganites: Greek Medallion Pancakes / Fritters

photo by Dienia B.
- Ready In:
- 11mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
40-50 pancakes
- Serves:
- 5
ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) bottles Sprite
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons , raki (or water) or 2 teaspoons brandy (or water)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- olive oil (for frying)
- syrup or preserves, to serve
directions
- Using an electric mixer, beat the Sprite, salt, water, raki or brandy, and lemon juice on low speed.
- Sift or whisk together the baking powder and flour then add slowly to the bowl, beating on high.
- When all the flour has been added, continue to beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
- Preheat 1/4 to 1/3 inch of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, fry the pancakes using a rounded tablespoon of batter for each. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden, and drain well on absorbent paper towels. (Add more oil between batches if the level in the pan drops too low.
- Serve with your choice of honey, petimezi, syrup, preserves, or other topping of your choice.).
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