Æbleskiver

Ingredients

• 2 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1 tspsalt
• 2 tbspgranulated sugar
• 1 tspbaking powder, gives the puffs their lift
• 1/2 tspground cardamom
• 3eggs, separated; yolks into the batter, whites beaten to stiff peaks
• 2 cupsbuttermilk, or cultured milk
• butter, for greasing the pan
• powdered sugar, for dusting; to serve
• raspberry jam, to serve

Method

1. 1

   Whisk the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and cardamom together in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and buttermilk and whisk until a smooth batter forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Beat the egg whites with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold into the chilled batter.

3. 3

   Heat an æbleskiver pan over medium heat. Brush each hole with butter and fill almost full with batter.

4. 4

   Once the edges become firm, use a knitting needle or wooden skewer to turn each æbleskiver about a quarter turn. Continue turning gradually until round spheres form and they are golden brown all over.

5. 5

   Remove from the pan and serve with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.

Nutrition per serving