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Dutch Pancakes

Delicious Dutch Pancakes: Soft Poffertjes for Every Occasion

Experience the delightful texture and endless customization of Dutch pancakes with this easy poffertjes recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 teaspoons SAF Instant Yeast Key leavening agent
  • 1.5 cups Warm Milk Temperature 90 to 100°F
  • 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider whole wheat for a hearty option
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust or substitute if desired
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Optional for low sodium
  • 1 large Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan option
  • Butter For greasing the pan, or use coconut oil for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Poffertjes pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Warm 1 1/2 cups of milk to 90–100°F. Pour into a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of SAF Instant Yeast. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until combined.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and 1 beaten egg to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and let the batter rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  5. Grease your poffertjes pan with butter and heat it on medium until hot, but not smoking.
  6. Fill each divot in the pan halfway with batter and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form.
  7. Carefully flip each poffertje using a skewer and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden.
  8. Remove from the pan and serve warm with butter and powdered sugar or toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These Dutch pancakes are versatile and can be customized with various toppings like Nutella or fresh fruit. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored properly for later use.

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