What are Poffertjes?

Poffertjes are Dutch dough treatment, similar to small pancakes. These small bites are slightly round and bloated and are made of buckwheat flour and yeast. A special pan is used to produce Pofertjes and special forks are used to turn them in the pan. Poffertjes are popular at summer festivals and other outdoor events, where they are usually served on small papers or cardboard containers with different dressing. Traditionally, food is served with melted butter and powder sugar and is consumed as a refreshment, not as a breakfast food.

There are two stories about the origin of Pofertjes. The most popular is that they came from the Dutch abbey. Traders got a recipe and left special pans made for mass bread for sale in markets. Others believe that small pancakes came from the French monastery and during the French Revolution were brought to the Netherlands. Both stories agree to the fact that Poffertjes were originally made with when flour, andLE When it became rare during the French Revolution, buckwheat was replaced. The dough is ready and allowed to get up. After getting up, it traditionally poured into a bottle that allows easy pouring the dough into the pan. The pancakes are so small that they cook relatively quickly and must be monitored to ensure that they do not burn.

Traditionally, Pofertjes are served with butter and sugar, but various retailers could design pancakes, whipped cream, rum or many other topping. In addition to various watering, various ingredients are added to the dough to create a different taste and texture in the cake itself. A relatively mild taste allows you to add many flavors.

Lord used to cook these Dutch goodies can be made of cast iron, aluminum or copper. The surface of the pelvis surrounds a small indentation that allows pancakes to inflate and develop their round shape. Special pans are used for a festivalH and markets, so many pancakes can be cooked at once. A wooden fork with two spikes is used to turn pancakes. After being ready and ready to leave the pan, they are placed on a plate with butter and sugar and are served warm.