Pancakepuffs Recipes

FLUFFY PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, milk and shortening; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until the second side is golden brown.

AEBLESKIVER PANCAKE PUFFS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix milk with vinegar and set aside as it turns into something like a liquid buttermilk.
• In a small bowl put the sifted flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and cardamom (or whichever spice you chose from above). Mix all the dry ingredients well.
• In a small bowl beat the egg well until frothy. Add all the liquid ingredients to the milk: melted butter, egg, milk and give it a whisk for about 30 seconds.
• Add the dry ingredients to the liquid batter and on the low speed of your electric mixer whisk everything until all the ingredients are incorporated.
• This time around I stuffed my pancakes with blueberries. A little goes a long way. Do not over-stuff the aebleskiver, as the inside will be too moist and will not cook through. Make sure the fruits you chose are not very large. Cut them in small pieces if they appear bigger.
• If you are using a cast iron pan, make sure you season it before placing the pancakes in it. Heat the pan on medium low heat for about 5-8 minutes. The second part of the melted butter is needed to brush the semi-circles of the pan. Again, if you are using a cast iron pan, be a little more generous while brushing.
• Add about a Tbsp of the batter to the individual slots of the pan. Please make sure not to top it off and keep the slots filled at 2/3. Remember that you are also going to add fruits, which will add a little more volume. About now you are safe to increase the heat by just a little bit.
• Add the blueberries or berries of your choice at 3 pieces in each pancake.
• Now comes the fun part. After about a minute on one side use, the wooden skewer to latch on the inner corner (uncooked side) of the pancake and turn the pancake 90 degrees to its side. Give it another 40 seconds here and complete the full circle. In about 30-40 seconds you can give it one more roll to give it enough time to cook through. Keep using the wooden skewer and you are safe to poke the pancakes, too.
• I serve it with a coolie or a fruit jam. There are many options to spruce up these aebleskivers. Honey, pancake syrup, sour cream are some of the options. Enjoy and let me know how yours came out!

AEBLESKIVER (DANISH PANCAKE BALLS)

Steps:

• Sift flour with salt, baking powder, granulated sugar, and cardamom in medium-size bowl. Combine egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter in small bowl. Add wet mixture to dry combination and stir until blended and smooth.
• Note: If your ebelskiver pan is new and isn't Teflon coated, season it by preheating it to medium-hot - until water dripped onto the surface sizzles. Brush entire cooking surface generously with salad oil. Continue to heat just until oil smokes, then remove from heat and let cool completely. Wipe clean and your ebelskiver is ready for use. If your old ebelskiver seems to stick, wash its cooking surface in soapy water. Then season as directed above.
• Place a seasoned aebleskiver pan over medium heat until water sprinkled in pan sizzles. Brush each cup lightly with some of the remaining butter. Fill each cup approximately 2/3 full with batter. About 30 seconds later, a thin shell forms on the bottom of each pancake ball. Coerce unbaked batter to flow out by sticking a slender wooden or metal skewer into baked portion and gently pulling shell almost halfway up.
• Continue to rotate each pancake ball about every 30 seconds as the shell begins to set, pulling up the baked shell to let remaining batter flow out into cup. After about four turns, the ball should be almost formed and you can turn it upside down to seal.
• Continue baking, rotating the balls frequently until they are an even golden brown and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Using skewer, lift balls from pan when baked. Repeat with remaining batter.
• Serve immediately, or keep warm for as long as 30 minutes in a bun warmer or cloth-lined basket on an electric warming tray. Dust with powdered sugar. Break each ball in half, fill with jam, and eat out-of-hand.

GERMAN PUFF PANCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Whisk the eggs, flour, milk, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
• Put the butter in a 9x11-inch baking dish. Melt the butter in the preheated oven, making sure it doesn't burn, about 5 minutes. Pour the batter into the baking dish with the melted butter.
• Return to the oven and bake until the pancake is puffed and no longer moist in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.

EASY PANCAKES

Steps:

• Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk, 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl or large jug, then whisk to a smooth batter.
• Set aside for 30 mins to rest if you have time, or start cooking straight away.
• Set a medium frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat and carefully wipe it with some oiled kitchen paper.
• When hot, cook your pancakes for 1 min on each side until golden, keeping them warm in a low oven as you go.
• Serve with lemon wedges and caster sugar, or your favourite filling. Once cold, you can layer the pancakes between baking parchment, then wrap in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.

PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk and vanilla.
• Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Whisk the butter into the milk mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, and whisk until a thick batter is just formed.
• Keeping the skillet at medium heat, ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet, to make a pancake. Make 1 or 2 more pancakes, taking care to keep them evenly spaced apart. Cook, until bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, and the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook about 1 minute more on the second side. Serve immediately or transfer to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
• Procedure for adding fruit to pancakes: Once the bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, scatter the surface with sliced or diced fruit, or chocolate chips, nuts, etc. Flip with a spatula and cook for 1 minute more, being careful not to burn toppings.
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ORIGINAL RECIPE FOR DANISH AEBLESKIVER (PANCAKE BALLS)

Steps:

• Separate the egg whites and yolks in separate bowls.
• Whisk the sugar and egg whites fluffy and stiff. The bowl must be completely clean and dry. A tiny bit of water will make the eggs whites impossible to whisk stiff. Set aside.
• Mix the egg yolks, all-purpose flour, natron (baking soda), salt and vanilla sugar together in a separate bowl.
• Use a hand mixer to mix the ingredients while gradually adding the buttermilk. Keep mixing until the batter is uniform.
• Melt the butter and let it cool off a bit. Slowly add the cooled butter to the buttermilk mixture while whisking.
• Use a wooden spoon or similar to slowly mix the stiff eggs whites in the batter.
• You need a special Aebleskive pan for frying. You can get one online or maybe at your local kitchen store.
• Heat up the Aebleskive pan at medium heat and add a small piece of butter in each hole. Fill the holes 3/4 with the Aebleskive batter.
• When the batter starts to get firm and you can turn them over without cracking, then turn the Aebleskiver 90 degrees (using a wooden stick or similar) and let the batter flow into the pan.
• At this point there is a hole in the side of the Aebleskive. Pour a little extra batter into the hole and turn the Aebleskive another 90 degrees so that the hole gets closed.
• When the Aebleskiver have a solid surface turn them regularly so they get an even and light-brown crust.

SIMPLE, FLUFFY PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl, whisk to combine.
• Add egg, milk and vanilla. Whisk until lump free - no longer than 30 seconds.
• Heat a non stick skillet - use medium heat if you have a strong stove, medium high if you have a weak one. Add a tiny bit of butter (about 1/2 tsp) and swirl to melt. Use paper towel to mostly wipe the butter off (this is the trick to avoid a dodgy 1st pancake).
• Pour 1/4 cup batter into the middle of the fry pan (I use a slightly heaped ice cream scoop with lever, standard is 1/4 cup).
• Swirl pan lightly to spread or use the ice cream scoop edge to spread into 11cm / 4.5" circle (ruler is a must) (joking!).
• When bubbles rise to the surface (see video), flip and cook the other side until golden.
• Remove and keep warm in a low oven.
• Use more butter every 2 to 3 pancakes - depends how good your non stick coating is.
• Serve with toppings of choice!

OLD-WORLD PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; place in a 425° oven until melted, 2-3 minutes. In a blender, process the eggs, milk, flour, sugar and nutmeg until smooth. Pour into prepared skillet. , Bake at 425° until puffed and browned, 16-18 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, syrup and raspberries.

PANCAKE PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat non-stick griddle or skillet to 375F or until a drop of water skips across the surface.
• Beat egg whites until peaks form.
• Beat egg yolks with sour cream until well blended. Stir in flour and sugar.
• Fold yolk mixture into beaten egg whites.
• Drop batter onto griddle using a tablespoon - you want silver dollar sized puffs.
• When they have bubbles all over & puff up, turn gently and cook another minute or so to brown the bottom.
• Serve with your favorite syrup or fresh fruit.

MAGIC PANCAKE PUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Put the butter in the Classic Batter Bowl and place it in the microwave oven. Microwave it on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds or until the butter is melted.Add the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla to the melted butter. Whisk until all of the ingredients are smooth. Lightly spray the bottom of the Mini-Baker with canola oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Pour the egg mixture into the baker.Bake the pancake for 25 minutes or until it is puffed and golden brown. Carefully remove the baker from the oven using Oven Mitts. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the pancake, if you'd like, then cut it into 4 triangles. Serve with syrup, if you'd like. Enjoy!

BEST FLUFFY PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine together the flour, sugar (or sweetener), baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large-sized bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla and egg.
• Use a wire whisk to whisk the wet ingredients together first before slowly folding them into the dry ingredients. Mix together until smooth (there may be a couple of lumps but that's okay).(The batter will be thick and creamy in consistency. If you find the batter too thick -- doesn't pour off the ladle or out of the measuring cup smoothly -- fold a couple tablespoons of extra milk into the batter at a time until reaching desired consistency).
• Set the batter aside and allow to rest while heating up your pan or griddle.
• Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over low-medium heat and wipe over with a little butter to lightly grease pan. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and spread out gently into a round shape with the back of your ladle or measuring cup.
• When the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip with a spatula and cook until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
• Serve with honey, maple syrup, fruit, ice cream or frozen yoghurt, or enjoy plain!

DENNY'S PANCAKE PUPPIES (POPPERS)

Steps:

• Pour several inches of oil into a deep saucepan. Begin heating it up to 375F degrees over medium-high heat. It's important to use a cooking thermometer to get it to the right temperature and not overheat the oil.
• In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, milk, beaten eggs and 2 tbsp. oil.
• Scoop batter up using a spoon or a small cookie scooper and drop into the hot oil. A generous teaspoon of the batter is enough.
• Don't make them too big and don't let your oil get out of control hot and don't try to cook too many at one time.
• Drop about 3-4 puppies at a time into the oil.
• Flip them over once during cooking so the get evenly brown on all sides.
• Small batches work best so you have a chance to flip them around as they cook. Continue with this process until they are all done.
• When they are finished frying, place them onto a paper towel lined tray to drain excess grease. They will be golden brown when done.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar as soon as they come out of oil.
• To make the icing, stir together powdered sugar, milk and extract in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Then serve!

PANCAKE MINI-MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. (**See note below.)Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside.Stir together the milk and vinegar and let it sit for 1 minute. Whisk in eggs and vanilla.Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients, then stir in melted butter. If batter is too thick, stir in a little milk. Spray a mini-muffin pan generously with baking spray. Fill cups 2/3 full. If using blueberries, drop 2 to 3 blueberries into each cup.Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let sit in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn them out of the pan. (Use a small knife if any are stubborn.)Serve warm with warm syrup!**425 will result in crisper edges. For a softer muffin, bake at 400 for 11 minutes.