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Poffertjes (Dutch Pancakes)

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Poffertjes are traditional Dutch mini pancakes made with a yeasted batter, yielding a soft, fluffy interior and golden exterior—perfect for breakfast or snacks, served with butter and powdered sugar.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Dutch
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tbsp instant yeast

1 1/2 cups warm milk (90–100°F)

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

Butter, for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until lukewarm, stir in yeast, and let sit while prepping the dry ingredients.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast-milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients; stir gently until combined.
  4. Cover and let the batter rise at room temperature for 1 hour, until bubbly.
  5. Heat a poffertjes or aebleskiver pan over medium-high heat and grease each cavity with butter.
  6. Fill each cavity halfway with batter using a squeeze bottle or small scoop.
  7. Cook 1–2 minutes until edges brown and bubbles form; flip with a skewer or chopstick.
  8. Cook another 1–2 minutes until set; remove and repeat with remaining batter.
  9. Serve warm with powdered sugar and butter.

Notes

  • Use a mini muffin tin as a substitute pan, though texture may differ.
  • Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight; bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • For flavor variations, add raisins, chocolate chips, or a splash of vanilla.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days or freeze in a single layer.
  • Reheat in toaster oven or skillet for best texture.

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