Oladyi are small thick pancakes. They are usually served for breakfast or dessert in Russia. Sometimes fresh or dried fruits are added in the batter. Here is a basic recipe for oladyi.
500 g flour
500 ml milk
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
25 g fresh yeast
1-2 tsp vanilla extract
Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast in it. Add the flour and mix. Let the mixture rise in a warm place. Then add the eggs, sugar, salt and oil. Mix and let rise again. Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan. Pour in the batter with tablespoons, wetted in a cold water. Repeat until the batter is used up. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Serve with sugar, honey, jam or with sour cream mixed with sugar.