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Pannekoeken

Pannekoeken (pannekoek in singular form) are delicious pancakes from the Netherlands, which can be served in a savory or sweet version.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Rest Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20 pannekoeken
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)
  • butter (to grease the pan)
Equipment
  • Stand mixer
  • Pancake pan (12 inches / 30 cm)

Instructions

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  1. (Optional) In a bowl, soak the raisins in hot water.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt, then add half the milk and the eggs. Beat until the batter is smooth and thin, then add the rest of the milk.
  3. Add the melted butter to the batter and mix.
  4. Cover the batter and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  5. (Optional) Add the drained raisins to the batter.
  6. Heat a pancake pan, add ½ tablespoon (5 g) of butter.
  7. As soon as the butter has barely melted, remove the pan from the heat, pour in a ladle of batter and swirl the pan so that the entire surface is covered with a thin layer.
  8. Put the pan back on the heat and cook the pancake carefully until the surface is dry.
  9. Turn the crepe over and cook the other side for one to two minutes.
  10. Repeat the process until the batter is used up.
  11. Stack the pannekoeken and cover them with a cloth during cooking.
  12. Serve the pannekoeken hot or warm, with a variety of sweet and savory toppings, such as appelstroop, peanut butter, cheese, compote, fruit jam, bacon or sugar.