Easy & Simple Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)
Fluffy delicious mini-Dutch pancakes from the Netherlands. This easy poffertjes recipe uses simple pantry ingredients! A family-friendly breakfast, dessert or snack idea perfect for gatherings or the holidays. It's also dairy-free adaptable.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or buckwheat flour for gluten-free variation)
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 cup milk (or plain oat milk for a dairy-free version)
- 1 tsp dry active yeast (or instant yeast)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted melted butter (or neutral oil for a dairy-free version)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar ((aka powdered sugar))
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt until combined and set aside.
- 2
Heat milk until warm in the microwave for 90 seconds or on the stovetop on low heat until 110 degrees F with a digital thermometer and remove from heat. Then gradually add the dry active yeast to the warm milk while whisking, until the yeast has fully dissolved. Cover and rest for 10 minutes, until a thick frothy film develops on the top.
- 3
Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, followed by eggs and vanilla extract. Mix just until combined - don't overmix.
- 4
Cover batter with a lid or warm clean tea towel. Place the bowl in a warm area for 30 minutes to proof, like the kitchen sink filled halfway with warm water. Once proofed, it should be frothy, thick and bubbly.
- 5
Heat an Aebleskiver or Takoyaki pan over low-medium heat. Quickly and lightly grease the wells with melted butter and spoon in about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of batter, filling each well halfway. (If using a large non-stick pan, lightly grease it with melted butter using a paper towel. Drop 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of batter per pancake into the pan.)
- 6
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottoms are golden brown, about 2-4 minutes. Flip each pancake using a wooden skewer or fork, and cook the other side until golden, about 2-3 minutes more.
- 7
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate. Serve warm with powdered sugar or your favorite toppings, like vanilla sauce, dulce de leche, nutella, fresh berries and more (see blog post for Topping Ideas).