aebleskiver = danish pancake balls
No one is sure how the Danes invented their delicious round pancake, but there is a bit of folklore that goes something like this. A long time ago when Vikings roamed the Nordic lands a group of Vikings finished a difficult battle, weary and hungry. They returned to their ship, heads hung low in defeat. Seeking to lift their spirits and fill their bellies, the Vikings whipped up a batch of pancakes.To cook them they greased their shields and poured on the pancake batter & set the whole thing over the fire. The result was a crispy round ball now called an Aebleskiver!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
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Ingredients
- 2 - eggs seperated
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup flour
- 1 - aebleskiver pan =( a monks pan)
- - butter for the pan
How To Make aebleskiver = danish pancake balls
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Step 1Beat egg whites until stiff. Set aside. Beat rest of ingredients until batter is smooth. Fold in egg whites.
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Step 2Heat a well seasoned Monks Pan and a Aebleskiver Pan ( the same thing) over medium high heat, add 1/8 teaspoon of butter to each hole, to a point where butter sizzles on the surface. Fill each hole 3/4 full with the batter. Be sure to butter each hole for the next round of batter.
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Step 3When browned on one side( almost right away). Feel free to turn them several times. When done lightly run a knife around the edges before turning. Then turn with a chop stick, knitting needle or a plastic fork. Always do a taste test. You usually have to turn only once. With practice it gets easier. Do not get discouraged.
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Step 4Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with maple or your favorite syrup. Personally I love blueberry syrup!
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Step 5Aebleskiver, means apples. This was the traditional way to make these.. filled with chopped apples. Now you can find them made with various fruits. They can be refrigerated and are delicious served re-warmed in the microwave for 24-35 seconds.
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Step 6This recipe makes 12. Feel free to double it..for 24. I have a neighbor that uses pancake batter! You might like to try that batter, in a pinch. I understand TRADER JOE'S sell them frozen! Here in Spokane WA. the OLD EUROPEAN RESTAURANT serves them all day. Picture # 5 is from the Old European........YUMMY!!
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