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Poffertjes (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpɔfərcəs] (listen)) are a traditional Dutch batter treat. Resembling small, fluffy pancakes, they are made with yeast and buckwheat flour.[1][2]

Poffertjes
Poffertjes served with butter and powdered sugar.
TypePancake-like
CourseDinner, snack, dessert
Place of originNetherlands
Region or stateNorthwestern Europe
Serving temperatureWarm or hot
Main ingredientsBatter (yeast, flour)

Typically, poffertjes are a sweet treat, served with powdered sugar and butter, and sometimes syrup or advocaat. However, there is also a savoury variant with gouda cheese.[3]


History


Poffertjes, also known as 'brothers', originated from a Catholic tradition. In the churches in the south of the Netherlands, sacramental hosts were used during the communion ceremony. Because the host was very dry, the brothers started experimenting with different recipes. From these culinary experiments the poffertjes that we know today have emerged.[citation needed] The south of the present-day Netherlands was traditionally Catholic, so the traditions deviated from the Protestant north. Because the hosts are part of a Catholic tradition, it is suspected that the poffertjes were created in the provinces of Limburg or North Brabant.[citation needed]


Servings


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 selling poffertjes 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 a pastry fork. Poffertjes are not difficult to prepare, but a special cast iron pan or copper pan (also available in aluminium with Teflon coating) with several shallow indentations in the bottom is required.

Almost all Dutch supermarkets (like Albert Heijn, Lidl & Jumbo) sell ready-made poffertjes that only need to be microwaved, and are sold complete with a sachet of powdered sugar and a small serving of butter. Supermarkets also stock mixes for poffertjes, to which only eggs and milk need to be added. Usually they contain some kind of leavening agent like baking powder.

Poffertjes can also be served with other sweet garnishes, such as syrup, whipped cream or strawberries, for added flavour.

Poffertjes are also known in Indonesian cuisine through its historical ties as the former Dutch colony.[4] Poffertjes are also regularly found on German Christmas markets.


Similar dishes


Poffertjes are thought to be related to and to have influenced the Indonesian kue cubit. Poffertjes have some similarities with Indian paniyaram and Chinese egg waffles, but differ in many aspects. The Danish Æbleskiver pancakes are quite similar.


See also



References


  1. Tiefenbacher, K.F. (2017). The Technology of Wafers and Waffles I: Operational Aspects. Elsevier Science. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-12-811452-0. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  2. "Poffertjes". Holland.com.
  3. Clara ten Houte de Lange (2007). Dutch cooking today. Inmerc. p. 14. ISBN 9789066118454.
  4. Albertin Hoesni. Pedoman Memasak Terampil Kue Nostalgia Belanda (in Indonesian). PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama. ISBN 9789792246285.



На других языках


- [en] Poffertjes

[ru] Поффертье

Поффертье (нидерл. Poffertjes) — один из видов нидерландской выпечки, сходной с небольшими, величиной с монету, блинами. Диаметром обычно не более 4 сантиметров, но довольно широкие, до 1 сантиметра в толщину. Подаются к столу покрытыми тонким слоем сахарной пудры, что придаёт им значительно большую сладость по сравнению с обычными блинами. В Нидерландах также сервируются свекольным сиропом.



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