Russian Oladyi (Buttermilk Pancakes)

Ingredients
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2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
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360 ml buttermilk
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Oil
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150 grams - flour
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2 big tablespoons of sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the egg yolks, buttermilk and 1 tablespoon oil until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add the buttermilk mixture and mix until combined.
Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add about 1/3 of the egg whites into the pancake batter and stir to lighten it. Fold the rest of the egg whites into the pancake batter until combined.
Warm oil on a nonstick large pan or a griddle over medium heat. Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter to form a circular pancake . Size of pancakes should be around 10 cm. Cook each pancake about 3 minutes per side. Gently flip over using an offset spatula.