aebleskiver (danish pancake balls)
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Aebleskiver translates to ‘apple slices’ in Danish (originally being filled with chopped apples, though most recipes no longer include apples). It’s how the Danish make pancakes. They have a pancake texture, but they're shaped more like a popover rather than a flat pancake. They’re a Christmas staple in most Danish homes, typically served with holiday Glogg or mulled wine. They're a typical fair food in Denmark, too. They're usually served for breakfast with a little powdered sugar sprinkled on top or with a little jam on the side. But they can also be served as a sweet snack or dessert.
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 (makes about 36 / each serving = 6 pancake balls)
Ingredients
- 2 cups - buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups - all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup - whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - non-stick spray
- TO SERVE (OPTIONAL)
- - powdered sugar, for serving
- - jam or fruit preserves, for serving
- EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- - aebleskiver pan (or mini muffin tin)
How To Make aebleskiver (danish pancake balls)
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Step 1In a medium bowl, sift together the white flour, wheat flour, baking soda and salt; set bowl aside.
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Step 2In a large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
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Step 3Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the beaten eggs, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
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Step 4In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, and gently fold it into the pancake batter in the large bowl until well incorporated.
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Step 5Lightly spray the aebleskiver pan (or mini muffin tin) with the non-stick spray, and heat on a stove burner set over medium-high heat until hot.
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Step 6Reduce heat to medium, and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter to each cup of the aebleskiver/muffin pan and let cook for a few minutes.
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Step 7When edges are golden brown and the top begins to bubble, run a butter knife around the edges so batter pulls away from the edges of the pan (in Denmark, most home chefs use a knitting needle for this), and flip the pancake and let the other side cook another 1 to 2 minutes. You might need to turn them several times to prevent burning.
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Step 8Dust the tops with powdered sugar if desired, or serve with your favorite jam or fruit preserves.
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