Aebleskiver Danish Pancake Balls
Based on a recipe from sunset’s breakfast & brunches cookbook. You will need an ebelskiver (aebleskiver or aebelskiver) pan to make this; we purchased our nordicware one at l.l. Bean’s in freeport, maine. “the tender ball-shaped pancakes the danish call “aebleskiver” derive their roundness from the iron in which they’re cooked…. To make perfectly round aebleskiver, you must frequently lift and turn the baked section of each ball. They will eventually seal themselves, creating a hollow in each center. Serve with your favorite jam or preserves.” when we make these, we experiment by placing the jam, preserves, or chocolate inside the aebleskivers!!
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.
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 ba.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar, ground cardamom, egg, milk, butter, powdered sugar, fruit jam