Description
Poffertjes are small, fluffy Dutch pancakes made from a yeast-leavened batter cooked in a specially designed pan or skillet. These bite-sized treats are light, airy, and perfect for dusting with powdered sugar and serving as a delightful sweet breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk, warmed
- 1 package instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Other
- Softened butter for greasing the pan
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the warmed milk, instant yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy, indicating activation.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour and salt. When the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the flour along with the egg.
- Make the batter: Using an electric hand mixer, beat the combined ingredients until smooth. A whisk can also be used, but an electric mixer speeds up the process.
- Let the batter rest: Cover the batter and allow it to rest for 45 minutes to an hour. During this time, the batter will bubble and roughly double in size due to yeast fermentation.
- Heat the pan: Warm a poffertjes pan or large skillet over medium heat. Grease each cup of the poffertjes pan or the cooking surface of the skillet with softened butter.
- Cook the poffertjes: Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter into each cup. If using a skillet instead, leave a couple of inches space between each portion to allow spreading.
- Flip halfway through: After about 2 minutes, when bubbles form on the top surface, flip each poffertje to cook the other side.
- Finish cooking: Cook the poffertjes for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and continue cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the poffertjes fresh with a dusting of powdered sugar and your favorite sweet breakfast accompaniments.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- If you do not have a poffertjes pan, a non-stick skillet will also work well; just space the batter portions apart.
- The resting time is crucial to achieve the signature fluffy texture of poffertjes.
- For an extra touch, you can serve with melted butter, maple syrup, or fresh fruit toppings.
- Ensure the pan is at medium heat to avoid burning before the inside is cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Dutch
Keywords: Poffertjes, Dutch pancakes, yeast pancakes, breakfast recipe, small fluffy pancakes, poffertjes recipe
