Heat the milk in a saucepan to warm, remove from the heat and mix in the caster sugar and the yeast. Set the pan aside for 5-10 minutes during which time the mixture will become foamy.
Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and slowly add the yeast mixture, then the egg to the flour and whisk until you have a smooth batter. Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and allow it to rest for an hour, by which time it should have doubled in size.
Now to make the pancakes. Our preferred method is to pour the batter into a large jug and pour small quantities into a pan, you may prefer to use a tablespoon to spoon out the mixture.
Heat a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Grease the pan with some butter and spoon in a small amount of pancakes at a time. The pancakes should be approximately 4cm in diameter, cook quickly on both sides and remove to a clean towel on a warm plate until you have made all the pancakes and are ready to serve.
Once all the pancakes have been made transfer onto serving plates and dust with icing sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
Poffertjes are traditionally served with melted butter and a dusting of icing sugar. However a squeeze of fresh lemon works too. Also delicious when served with a side of fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Poffertjes (Mini Dutch Pancakes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 390mg11%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •