Grandma’s Aebleskivers

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Delicious Grandma's Aebleskivers - Danish pancake balls
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk
2 cups flour
3 eggs , separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
applesauce
butter or lard , for aebleskiver pan
powdered sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
450
Sugar
12g
Fat
13g
Grandma's Aebleskivers are a traditional Danish pastry that is often eaten during the Christmas season, but can be enjoyed any time of the year. These small pancake balls are cooked in a special pan with deep indentations that give them their unique shape. They are typically served with powdered sugar and a side of applesauce for dipping. The process of making Aebleskivers can be a fun and social activity, as everyone can gather around the stove to watch or take turns flipping the pancakes.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
2.In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until pale.
3.Gradually add the buttermilk to the egg yolks, whisking until well combined.
4.Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture, whisking until just combined.
5.In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6.Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, being careful not to over-mix.
7.Heat an aebleskiver pan over medium heat and add butter or lard to each indentation.
8.Pour batter into each indentation and cook the aebleskivers until bubbly around the edges and set on the bottom.
9.Using a skewer or fork, gently flip the aebleskivers and continue cooking until golden brown on both sides.
10.Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and applesauce for dipping.

PROS

Grandma’s Aebleskivers are a delicious and unique way to enjoy pancakes that is sure to impress your family or guests.

They are fluffy and light with a crispy exterior that is perfect for dipping in applesauce.

CONS

Aebleskivers require a special pan which can be hard to find.

They can be time-consuming to make and require a bit of practice to get the flipping technique just right.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

When made with wheat flour and buttermilk, Aebleskivers can provide some nutritional benefits like protein and calcium.
However, they are typically high in fat and calories due to the butter and powdered sugar toppings.

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