Šmarna — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

A fluffy, torn pancake shredded into golden, caramelized pieces and served with fruit compote and powdered sugar — Slovenia's beloved sweet main course.

Ingredients

150g all-purpose flour
3 eggs, separated
200ml milk
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
40g butter
50g raisins (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Fruit compote for serving (plum or berry)

Instructions

1 Whisk egg yolks with milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Sift in flour and mix until smooth.
2 Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the batter.
3 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the batter, scatter raisins if using.
4 Cook until the bottom is set and golden, about 3-4 min. Flip in sections.
5 Using two forks or spatulas, tear the pancake into irregular pieces. Continue cooking, tossing, until all pieces are golden and slightly caramelized.
6 Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with warm fruit compote.

Did You Know?

Šmarna is one of the few dishes in the world that is intentionally "ruined" — the beauty is in the tearing.