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Poffertjes Small thick Holland pancakes
Poffertjes Small thick Holland pancakes
Poffertjes are small, thick and fluffy pancakes of Dutch origin. They are often served as a snack or dessert in the Netherlands. Here is a basic recipe for making poffertjes at home:
Ingredients :
250 g buckwheat flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of sugar
2 eggs
300 ml lukewarm milk
Butter for cooking
Instructions :
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Add the eggs to the dry mixture and begin to incorporate.
Slowly pour in the lukewarm milk while continuing to mix to avoid lumps.
Continue to mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Let the dough sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat a poffertje griddle or blini pan over medium-low heat.
Lightly butter each cavity of the poffertjes plate.
Carefully pour the batter into the cavities using a small ladle or piping bag.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the poffertjes and the edges are lightly browned.
Using a fork or poffertje stick, carefully flip each poffertje to cook the other side until golden brown.
Remove the poffertjes from the baking sheet and repeat the process until all the dough is used.
Serve the poffertjes hot with butter, icing sugar, maple syrup or other toppings of your choice.
Poffertjes are often served with a sprinkling of icing sugar and sometimes accompanied by fruit, whipped cream or chocolate sauce. It is a delicious Dutch specialty enjoyed by many people around the world.
To prepare poffertjes, you will need a specific utensil called a "poffertjes pan" or "poffertjespan" in Dutch. This plate is designed to cook several small, thick pancakes, called poffertjes, simultaneously.
Here are some important features of the poffertjes plate:
Shape: The poffertjes plate has cavities in the shape of small half-spheres where you pour the dough to obtain the poffertjes.
Cavity Size: The cavities are usually quite small, producing bite-sized poffertjes.
Material: Poffertje plates can be made of cast iron, aluminum or non-stick material. Cast iron is often valued for its ability to distribute heat evenly.
Handles: Most poffertje plates have heat-resistant handles for easy handling.
Here's how to use a poffertje pan:
Preheating: Before you begin, be sure to preheat the poffertje pan to the recommended temperature.
Buttering: Lightly butter each cavity of the plate using a brush or a piece of absorbent paper soaked in melted butter.
Pour the batter: Gently pour the poffertje batter into each cavity using a small ladle or piping bag.
Cooking: Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are golden brown. Then turn the poffertjes using a fork or poffertje stick.
Removal: Once cooked on both sides, remove the poffertjes from the baking sheet and repeat the process until all the dough is used.
Be sure to follow the specific instructions from the manufacturer of the poffertjes plate you are using, as details may vary depending on the model and material. These plates are available in specialty stores or online and are a great way to prepare this delicious Dutch specialty at home.