Basic Blintze Batter

Ingredients

• 1.3 eggs, well beaten
• 2.0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3.1.5 cup plain flour
• 4.2 cup water

Method

1. 1.Beat up well the three eggs and the salt. Gradually add the flour and the water, alternately, whisking until smooth.
2. 2.Heat a small frying pan, brush over with fat very lightly and pour in a small quantity of batter, sufficient to cover the bottom of the pan very thinly — surplus may be poured back.
3. 3.When edges begin to dry, turn layers out onto a pastry board or clean table cloth.
4. 4.The layers may be prepared hours before they are required.

Notes

• Card ends with 'cont.' — filling and assembly instructions appear on a continuation card not present in this scan.
• Blintzes are thin Jewish pancakes (similar to crêpes) typically filled with sweetened cheese or potato.
• Appears on the same card as Melba Toast and Mayonnaise (handwritten).