Description
This Traditional Dutch Poffertjes Recipe brings a delightful taste of the Netherlands into your home with fluffy, sweet mini pancakes that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups milk (375ml), very warm but not hot
- 2 1/2 tsp instant yeast (7g, slightly heaped)
- 2 cups plain flour / all-purpose flour (280g)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (25g), softened or melted
- 1/2 tbsp icing sugar / powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Start by mixing the flour, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl, creating a well in the center. Gradually pour the warmed milk and egg into the well, and whisk the mixture into a smooth batter.
- Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let the batter rise for about an hour, until it doubles in size and becomes bubbly.
- Heat a poffertjes pan or frying pan over medium heat and grease it with butter. Pour heaped tablespoons of batter into each well of the poffertjes pan. If you’re using a frying pan, make sure to leave some space between each mini pancake.
- Watch for bubbles forming on the surface; once they start to pop (after 1-2 minutes), flip each poffertje using a chopstick or skewer. Allow the other side to cook for another minute or two until puffed up and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Once cooked, serve the poffertjes while they’re still hot, dusting them generously with icing sugar. Consider adding toppings like a pat of melting butter, jam, or nutella.
Notes
- Ensure that the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Allow the batter to rise adequately for a fluffy texture.
- A poffertjes pan is recommended for the best results but a takoyaki or frying pan can be used in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 poffertjes
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Traditional Dutch Poffertjes Recipe, Dutch pancakes, poffertjes, fluffy mini pancakes, street food