Æbleskiver

A Danish version of a yeasted pancake, cooked like a Japanese takoyaki. The æbleskiver is enjoyed at various holidays, served only with powdered sugar or different condiments that can change by the season. If you don’t have an æbleskiver or a takoyaki pan, feel free to use a regular cast iron pan to cook it like a pancake!

Melt <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat

Transfer the melted butter to a bowl and whisk while gradually adding <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of whole milk

Add <quantity>1</quantity> pinch of salt and <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of sugar. Whisk to combine

Add <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of fresh yeast and mix until completely dissolved

Add <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour in batches and mix until fully incorporated

Add <quantity>3</quantity> eggs, one by one, and mix until homogeneous. Set aside for 30m to activate the yeast

Transfer the batter to a piping bag

Warm an æbleskiver pan over medium heat and grease it with unsalted butter to taste

Fill the molds with the batter. Let it cook until the outer edge is set and caramelized

Carefully rotate the pieces 90° and add more batter. Cook until the the outside is set and caramelized

Rotate the pieces 90° and add more batter. Cook until the outside is set and caramelized

Rotate the dough, letting the raw batter in the middle fill the semi circle of the pan, creating a perfect circle. Cook until caramelized and a cake tester comes out clean

Carefully remove from the pan. Repeat with the remaining batter

Sprinkle powdered sugar to taste

The æbleskiver is ready! Enjoy sharing this deliciousness with family and friends!

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