Ebelskivers Recipe
Ebelskivers, traditional Danish puffed pancakes, are light, fluffy, and spherical treats cooked in a special pan. This recipe combines whipped egg whites with a buttermilk batter to create tender pockets that are golden brown on the outside and soft inside. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they’re usually enjoyed with powdered sugar and jam.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 16 ebelskivers 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients
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Eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 3 egg yolks
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 ¼ cups buttermilk
- Additional melted butter for greasing the ebelskiver pan
Instructions
- Whip Egg Whites: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set this aside carefully to maintain the fluffiness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Wet Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the melted butter, egg yolks, and buttermilk, whisking until just combined to form a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until just incorporated, preserving the airy texture for light ebelskivers.
- Prepare and Heat Pan: Heat your ebelskiver pan over medium heat. Brush each cup generously with melted butter to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Cook and Shape Ebelskivers: Fill each cup nearly full (about 2 tablespoons) with batter. When the edges begin to bubble, use a wooden skewer or fork to flip each ebelskiver halfway over, allowing the uncooked batter to flow out and form a ball. Flip each ball once more to ensure uniform golden brown cooking on all sides.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the cooked ebelskivers once evenly golden and completely cooked through. Serve warm, traditionally dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by your favorite jam or toppings.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding in the egg whites to keep the batter airy and light.
- Maintaining medium heat ensures the ebelskivers cook through without burning.
- If you don’t have an ebelskiver pan, a muffin tin might be used, but the shape and flipping method will differ.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, as they are best enjoyed fresh.
- Optional toppings include powdered sugar, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, or yogurt.
Keywords: Ebelskivers, Danish pancakes, puffed pancakes, breakfast recipe, buttermilk pancakes, spherical pancakes
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