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.jpg) Poffertjes served withbutter andpowdered sugar | |
| Type | Pancake-like |
|---|---|
| Course | Dinner,snack,dessert |
| Place of origin | Netherlands |
| Region or state | Northwestern Europe |
| Serving temperature | Warm or hot |
| Main ingredients | Batter (yeast, flour) |
Poffertjes (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈpɔfərtɕəs]ⓘ) are traditionalDutchbatter cakes. Resembling small, fluffypancakes, they are made withyeast andflour.[1][2] Typically,poffertjes are sweet treats served withpowdered sugar andbutter, and sometimessyrup oradvocaat. Asavoury variant withgouda cheese is also made.[3]
The first mention ofpoffertjes is credited to a 1746 appendix to the cookbookVolmaakte Hollandsche keuken-meid.[4]
Poffertjes were first seen at a fair inAmsterdam in 1746. They are also known as 'brothers'. TheCatholic Church claims they invented them, but there are doubts about that claim.[citation needed]
Poffertjes are a festive holiday treat in the Netherlands, popular at both summer festivals and Christmas markets.[2] Mainly in the winter season, temporary stands sellingpoffertjes are quite popular and sell portions containing one or two dozen. Usually the cook prepares them fresh for the customer. They are sold on a small cardboard (sometimes plastic) plate and come with a small disposable fork the size of apastry fork.Poffertjes are not difficult to prepare, but a specialcast iron pan orcopper pan (also available in aluminium withTeflon coating) with several shallow indentations in the bottom is required.
Almost all Dutch supermarkets (likeAlbert Heijn,Lidl and Jumbo) sell ready-madepoffertjes that only need to bemicrowaved, and are sold complete with asachet of powdered sugar and a small serving of butter. Supermarkets also stock mixes forpoffertjes, to which only eggs and milk need to be added. Usually they contain aleavening agent such asbaking powder.
Poffertjes can also be served with other sweet garnishes, such assyrup,whipped cream orstrawberries, for added flavour.
Poffertjes are also known inIndonesian cuisine through its historical ties as the formerDutch colony askue cubit (pinched cake).[5]
Poffertjes are thought to be related to and to have influenced the Indonesiankue cubit.Poffertjes have some similarities with Indianpaniyaram and Hong Kongegg waffles, but differ in many aspects. The Danishæbleskiver pancakes are quite similar.
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