Dutch poffertjes (mini pancakes) - AI generated recipe photo

Dutch poffertjes (mini pancakes)

Indulge in these fluffy mini pancakes, perfectly golden and infused with a hint of vanilla. Topped with a pat of melting butter and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re a delightful breakfast treat!

Prep: 21 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 51 min
Servings: 4
Medium
Breakfast American Date Night Holiday
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By Fresh Kitchen Recipes | Published Apr 15, 2026

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 125 g Flour
  • 125 g Buckwheat Flour
  • 2 whole Eggs

    Suggested swaps

    Flax eggs · 1:1 ratio — 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg; let sit 5 min
    Applesauce · 1:1 ratio — ¼ cup applesauce per egg; adds moisture and sweetness
  • 1 knob Butter

    Suggested swaps

    Coconut oil · 1:1 ratio — Works well in baking; adds slight coconut flavor
    Olive oil · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter; best for savory dishes
  • 300 ml Milk

    Suggested swaps

    Oat milk · 1:1 ratio — Creamy texture; works in most recipes
    Almond milk · 1:1 ratio — Lighter flavor; may be thinner than whole milk
  • 10 g Yeast
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar
  • 1 To serve Butter

    Suggested swaps

    Coconut oil · 1:1 ratio — Works well in baking; adds slight coconut flavor
    Olive oil · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter; best for savory dishes
  • 1 To serve Icing Sugar

Instructions

1

Mix the dry yeast with some of the luke warm milk en stir until dissolved.

2

Place buckwheat and the flour together in a bowl and make a small circle in the middle. Add the yeast mixture into it. Add the milk and stir until you have a smooth batter.

3

Add the eggs, salt and vanille sugar and stir through. Leave to stand and rise for about 45 minutes.

4

Heat the poffertjespan and add a bit of butter into each hole. Fill halfway with batter and first bake one side until you can see the top dry out a little. Turn the poffertjes around with a small fork and bake the other side until cooked and golden brown.

5

Serve the poffertjes with butter and icing sugar

Tips & Notes

Original recipe from Dutch cuisine.

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Nutrition Information

Per serving

Auto-calculated from USDA database. Nutrition values are estimates based on ingredient analysis using the USDA FoodData Central database. Actual values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.

Calories 479 kcal
Protein 12.90 g
Carbohydrates 49.70 g
Total Fat 26.40 g
Fiber 4.00 g
Sugar 4.80 g
Sodium 233.00 mg

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AI-Generated Recipe — This recipe was created with the help of artificial intelligence by Fresh Kitchen Recipes. We recommend reviewing ingredients and steps before cooking.