{"id":"poffertjes_35752d4ea6","slug":"traditional-dutch-poffertjes","title":"Traditional Dutch Poffertjes","description":"Poffertjes are light, fluffy mini pancakes from the Netherlands, made with buckwheat flour and yeast for a signature tangy depth. 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The batter should be smooth and somewhat thin.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Slowly pour in the lukewarm milk and the egg, whisking continuously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the 50g of melted butter until fully incorporated.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Stir in the 50g of melted butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the bowl with a clean damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 45 to 60 minutes until the batter is bubbly and slightly thickened.","group":"Resting","title":"Cover the bowl with a clean damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat a poffertjes pan (or heavy skillet) over medium heat. 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Cook until the bottom is golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface.","group":"Cooking","title":"Using a squeeze bottle or a small spoon, fill each dimple about halfway","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Carefully flip each poffertje using a skewer or a fork and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is golden and the centers are cooked through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Carefully flip each poffertje","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Serve immediately while hot, topped with an extra knob of cold butter and a generous dusting of powdered sugar.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve immediately while hot, topped","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour is essential for the authentic Dutch flavor. If you don't have a poffertjes pan, a non-stick skillet works, though the shape will be different.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Dutch"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["poffertjes pan","whisk","squeeze bottle","skewer","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":40,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 40 mini pancakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The batter can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 12 hours, though it is best used fresh for maximum fluffiness."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover cooked poffertjes in an airtight container. 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