Risen Pancakes

Sundays are for big, luxurious breakfasts. It is by far my favorite meal, which I skip entirely during the week surprisingly. 

I came across risen pancakes some time ago but continued with my tried and true recipes with kefir or baking soda/powder as rising agents, until today. 

My best description would be a pan fried risen doughnut. 

1 tsp dry yeast

2 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

Orange zest 

1 cup water water (or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water)

1 heaping cup flour 

Mix all the ingredients except the flour in a bowl.    Add flour mixing until uniform. Mix for another 5-7 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes to rise. Mix the risen dough and cover to rise another 30 minutes. 

Fry silver dollar sized mounds on about a tablespoon of oil, on medium-low heat. Once you  fill up the pan (with some space between), cover with lid for 2 minutes.  Flip and repeat. 

Serve with powered sugar, yogurt and jam.