I’m usually not one for unitaskers… you know, those gadgets that have only one purpose? They tend to be a waste of money and take up room in my kitchen. But I’ve made a rare exception. I scored a cast iron Ebelskiver pan at a thrift store for $2 that I just couldn’t pass up. If you’re not familiar, Ebelskivers are Danish pancakes that are round and puffy instead of flat. They can be made sweet or savory, just as pancakes, but are much more light. Once I had my Ebelskiver pan in hand, I was anxious to try them out. The result? I can’t imagine starting the day without this pan. My family, especially my little son loves Pancake Puffs and it’s just made our mornings a little sweeter. These light and fluffy puffs of dough lend themselves to endless flavor possibilities and are perfectly delicious on its own!…
Pancake Puffs
To make Pancake Puffs:
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup “Instant” Pancake Mix, recipe above or store bought brand such as Krusteaz
cooking spray for greasing the pan
Heat ebleskiver pan over medium high heat.
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, melted butter and the buttermilk in a large bowl.
Add the pancake mix and using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don’t try to work all the lumps out.
Check to see that the ebleskiver pan is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the pan. The pan is ready if the water dances across the surface.
Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray. Gently pour in 1 tablespoon into each well of the ebelskiver pan. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the Pancake Puff and the griddle-side of the Pancake Puff is golden, gently flip them using skewers. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the Pancake Puffs are set.
Serve immediately and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with warm maple syrup to dip in.
These are very interesting! I am bookm arking this post!
These look delicious! Unlike a portable hot dog maker-the pan sounds like it was well worth the money. Thanks for posting.
Here is a more "traditional" recipe that is in our family. I noticed yours were more disc like. This recipe makes them into perfect round balls.
Aebleskivers
•2 C buttermilk
•2 C Flour
•3 scant t baking powder
•1 t salt
•½ t baking soda
•1/8-1/4 c sugar
•3 eggs
1.Separate eggs.
2.hip the whites until stiff.
3.Mix yolks with buttermilk.
4.Add dry ingredients to milk mixture. Fold in whites.
5.Cook in Aebleskiver pan until golden brown.
Thank you Linnae! I look forward to trying the recipe you posted for something more traditional!
I am from Kansas and was raised in a small community. I grew up on these little delicate Aebleskivers that my mother would often make. She put 1 tsp. of applesauce in the middle or a marcino cherry in the middle before turning it over in the pan. They are delicious. I inherited her pan when she passed on in 2005. I have made them for my own children and they call them Pancake balls. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
My husband and I have one of these pans. Its been a while since we've made them but we love them! One of our favorites is to fill them with a little square of cream cheese! Now you've inspired me to pull out my pan and make them again.