Description
Poffertjes are traditional Dutch mini pancakes, beloved for their light, fluffy texture and golden brown exterior. Easy to prepare, they make an irresistible breakfast or festive treat, especially during holidays or lazy weekends. Served hot and generously dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup, poffertjes are perfect for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Main Batter
- 1 tbsp SAF Instant Yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (90 to 100°F)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
For Cooking
- Butter, for generously greasing the pan
For Serving
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
- Extra butter (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk until it is lukewarm, reaching about 90 to 100°F. Add the instant yeast to the milk and let it dissolve for a few minutes. While the yeast activates, gather the remaining ingredients.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Stir thoroughly to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Mix the Batter: Pour the yeast-milk mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the egg. Stir everything together just until the ingredients are barely combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
- Proof the Batter: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Allow the batter to rise at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or ideally up to 1 hour. The batter should become slightly puffy.
- Preheat and Grease the Pan: Generously grease a poffertjes or aebleskiver pan with butter. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
- Cook the Poffertjes: Fill each divot in the pan about halfway with batter. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the edges start to set. Use a skewer to flip each poffertje and cook for another 1–2 minutes on the other side until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Remove the poffertjes to a serving plate. Serve immediately, topped with additional butter and a generous dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Poffertjes are best enjoyed fresh and warm straight from the pan.
- If you don’t have an aebleskiver or poffertjes pan, you can use a standard skillet to make small dollops, but the texture and shape will be a bit different.
- Customize toppings with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
- Test the pan’s heat with a drop of batter—if it sizzles but doesn’t burn, the pan is ready.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 poffertjes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
