Dutch Poffertjes with Maple Butter

Name: Dutch Poffertjes with Maple Butter
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 150 g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 250 ml whole milk; 7 g instant yeast; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 100 g unsalted butter; 60 ml pure maple syrup; A pinch of salt; 2 tbsp butter; Powdered sugar; Fresh strawberries or blueberries

Fluffy mini pancakes with a rich maple butter

Indulge in these bite-sized Dutch pancakes, perfect for any meal, paired with a luxurious maple butter.

1 h 20 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Poffertjes Batter

150 g all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

250 ml whole milk

lukewarm

7 g instant yeast

1 large egg

beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Maple Butter

100 g unsalted butter

softened

60 ml pure maple syrup

A pinch of salt

For Cooking

2 tbsp butter

for greasing the pan

Optional Toppings

Powdered sugar

Fresh strawberries or blueberries

Preparation

Preparing the Poffertjes Batter

Sift dry ingredients

In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Use a special poffertjes pan to achieve the perfect shape and texture.

Activate yeast

In a separate bowl, combine lukewarm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.

Ensure the milk is not too hot, or it will kill the yeast.

Combine wet and dry mixtures

Mix the beaten egg and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture. Then gradually whisk the liquid mixture into the flour until smooth.

Let batter rise

Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.

Making the Maple Butter

Combine ingredients

In a small bowl, combine softened butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.

Chill the butter

Mix until creamy and well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Use high-quality butter for the maple spread for the best taste.

Cooking Process

Cook the Poffertjes

Heat the poffertjes pan over medium heat and grease with butter; fill each cavity halfway with batter.

Flip the Poffertjes

Once bubbles appear and edges are dry, flip each poffertje using a skewer. Cook until golden brown.

Cool and serve

Once all poffertjes are cooked, let them cool slightly before serving with maple butter.

Plating & Serving