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Aebleskiver (Poffertjes)
Aebleskiver are traditional
Danish pancakes. They are made in a special pan called a monk's pan.
A fabulous recipe can be found at Williams-Sonoma.
Another of our favorite recipes is from Lindgren's Bed & Breakfast in Lutsen,
Minnesota. This recipe makes delicious aebleskiver (which also
taste just like the poffertjes at Keukenhof Gardens
in Holland).
Serve these warm, sprinkled generously
with powdered sugar. Arrange seven aebleskiver in a circle
on each plate, fill the center with a mound of applesauce or strawberries,
add whipped cream (optional) and serve!
4 separated eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups buttermilk [or 3/4 C beer
plus 1 1/4 C milk]
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all purpose flour
oil or lard
Beat egg whites until stiff; set
aside. Beat rest of ingredients until batter is very smooth. Fold in egg
whites. Heat [at a moderate temperature] a well-seasoned monk's pan (see
tip below) with 1/8 teaspoon oil or lard in each of the 7 holes. Fill each
hole [about three-quarters full] with batter. [Be sure to add a few drops
of oil to each well in the pan before the next round of batter.]
When browned on one side (almost
right away), turn with knitting needle [or two-tined fork] and keep turning
until needle comes out clean after piercing through the cake. [We find
that you need to turn these only once.]
Serve with flavored butters, such
as maple or cinnamon honey, syrup, jam and brown or white sugar. Tips:
You can purchase a cast iron monk's pan at Scandinavia gift shops or at
small town hardware stores in Danish communities. As for servings, plan
on each person eating 7-10 cakes. Makes approximately 48 pancakes.
Lindgren's B&B on Lake Superior
info@lindgrenbb.com
PO Box 56 Lutsen, MN 55612
Phone: 218-663-7450
Fax: 218-663-7450
Innkeeper: Shirley Lindgren
[Note: we have found recipes that
call for only two eggs but we think the above recipe is better. You can
add cinnamon, cardamom, or vanilla to the recipe if desired. Aebleskiver
may be refrigerated and are delicious re-warmed in the microwave for 25-35
seconds.]
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