Aebleskivers

David had these at work one morning and went and bought an aebleskiver pan. They are time consuming, but a lot of fun for a Saturday morning.


2 Egg Whites

Beat with an electric mixer until they can hold a stiff peak. Set aside.

2 c All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
2 egg yolks
4 Tbsp butter, melted
2 c buttermilk

Mix ingredients together one at a time until smooth. Gently fold in egg whites last.

Put about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the bottom of each aebleskiver pan cup and heat until hot. We use a silicone pastry brush to brush the oil into each pan cup.

Pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup. As soon as they get bubbly around the edge, turn them quickly (Danish cooks use a long knitting needle, but a fork will work. We use a bamboo skewer). Continue cooking, turning the ball to keep it from burning.

I usually don't have buttermilk, so I substitute 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and regular milk to fill to 2 cups. It works really well.