Æbleskiver

6 steps · 58 min total

1. 01

   Whisk Dry Ingredients

   Whisk the flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, and cardamom together in a large bowl.
2. 02

   Add Wet Ingredients, Chill

   Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks to the flour mixture. Pour in the buttermilk (or cultured milk) and whisk the batter together until smooth.

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

3. 03

   Beat Egg Whites

   Use a hand (or stand) mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff. Carefully fold them into the æbleskiver batter.
4. 04

   Heat Pan, Fill Molds

   Heat the æbleskiver pan over medium heat. Once hot, brush the pan with butter and fill each hole almost full with the batter.
5. 05

   Cook and Turn

   Once the edges of the æbleskiver become firm, use a knitting needle or wooden skewer to turn them about one-quarter. Continue turning until you have round pancake spheres that are golden brown all over.
6. 06

   Serve

   Remove the æbleskiver from the pan and serve them warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a scoop of jam.