Big Russian breakfast

Pancakes In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Pancakes In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.

Pancakes Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.

Pancakes Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pancakes Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm.

Potato Hash In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent.

Potato Hash Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Eggs and Bacon In a separate skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Eggs and Bacon In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Season with salt and pepper.

Assembly To serve, place a stack of pancakes on a plate. Top with a scoop of potato hash, a few strips of bacon, and a fried egg. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream.