Easy & Simple Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)

Fluffy, delicious mini-Dutch pancakes from the Netherlands, this easy poffertjes recipe uses simple pantry ingredients. This is a family-friendly breakfast, dessert, or snack idea perfect for gatherings or the holidays. It's also easily adaptable to be dairy-free.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Proofing time 30

Total Time 1

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine European

Servings (or makes 48 pancakes)

Calories per serving 334 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour or buckwheat flour
¼ cup white granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1.5 cup milk or plain oat milk
1 teaspoon dry active yeast or instant yeast
3 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon unsalted melted butter or neutral oil
2 tablespoon icing sugar for serving

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt until combined and set aside.
Heat milk until warm in the microwave for 60-90 seconds or on the stovetop on low heat until it reaches 110ºF using a digital instant-read thermometer and remove from heat.
While whisking, gradually add the dry active yeast to the warm milk until it has dissolved. Cover and rest for 10 minutes, until a thick frothy film develops on top.
Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, followed by eggs and vanilla extract. Mix just until combined, do not overmix.
Cover the batter with a lid or warm clean tea towel. Place the bowl in a warm area for 30 minutes to proof, I recommend the kitchen sink filled halfway with warm water. Once proofed, it should be frothy, thick, and bubbly.
Heat an Aebleskiver or Takoyaki pan on low-medium heat. Quickly and lightly grease the wells with melted butter and spoon in about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of batter, filling each well halfway.
(If using a large non-stick pan, lightly grease it with melted butter using a paper towel. Drop 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of batter per pancake into the pan.)
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottoms are golden brown, about 2-4 minutes. Flip each pancake using a wooden skewer or fork, and cook the other side until golden, about 2-3 minutes more.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate. Serve warm with powdered sugar or your favorite toppings (see topping ideas below).

Notes

Topping Ideas

Icing Sugar (aka Powdered Sugar)
Fresh Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or bananas.
Vanilla Sauce
Chocolate Sauce or Ganache
Nutella
Maple Syrup or Honey
Dulce de Leche or Caramel Sauce
Whipped Cream or Ice Cream

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