blintz
Definition
Noun: A thin, crepe-like pancake, typically made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. It is filled (often with a sweet cheese, fruit, or potato mixture), folded into a rectangular shape, and then fried or baked until golden. It is a traditional dish in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine.
Usage
The word "blintz" is a countable noun. It refers to a single, filled pancake. The plural form is "blintzes." * It is commonly used in the context of food, cooking, and cultural traditions. * It often appears on menus for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert.
Examples
- For breakfast, she ordered two cheese blintzes with sour cream.
- My grandmother makes the best blueberry blintzes for special holidays.
- The recipe instructs you to fry the blintz until it is crisp and brown on both sides.
Advanced Usage
- "Blintz soufflé": A baked casserole dish made by layering or cutting up prepared blintzes in a baking dish, often with an egg-based custard poured over the top, and then baked until puffed and golden.
- The term is strongly associated with Jewish holidays like Shavuot, where dairy dishes are traditionally consumed.
Variants and Related Words
- Blini (noun): A small, unleavened pancake, often made with buckwheat flour, originating from Russian and Slavic cuisines. While similar in form, blini are typically not folded with a filling in the same manner as a blintz and are served with toppings like caviar, smoked salmon, or sour cream.
- Crêpe (noun): A very thin French pancake. A blintz can be considered a specific type of filled crêpe that is folded and fried/baked, with a particular cultural association.
Synonyms
- Filled pancake: A direct descriptive synonym.
- Blintze: An alternative spelling.
Idioms and Phrases
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that use the word "blintz." It is used almost exclusively in a literal sense to describe the food item.
Noun
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(Judaism) thin pancake folded around a filling and fried or baked
