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Dutch Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes)

Savor the tradition with every bite! Try these irresistible Dutch Mini Pancakes, aka Poffertjes, made with a secret batter and cooked to golden perfection in a unique poffertjes pan. The perfect bite-sized treat for any time of day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Choose Serving Size 2 -4

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk lukewarm; replace with almond milk for vegan version
  • 1 egg replace with 1/2 tablespoon psyllium husks for vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter melted (use oil or vegan butter for vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange peel optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Fruit and powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla and orange peel.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Stir in the yeast (use lukewarm milk), cover and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 45-60 minutes, until doubled in size.
  • Heat the Poffertjes pan / mini pancakes pan over medium heat and lightly grease each indentation with butter.
  • Fill each indentation with a small amount of batter and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Serve the Poffertjes hot with fruits and powdered sugar.