I’m so happy to participate in the progressive dinner for the Book Blog Social Club. I chose to make aebleskivers, which are a holiday tradition in my family. They originate from Denmark, and that is where my mother’s side of the family is from. We make these on holidays such as Halloween and Christmas. Although, they are fun to eat for breakfast too.
Aebleskivers are similar to a pancake ball except
they are fried. So, I guess they are kind of like
doughnut holes as well.
Ingredients:
2 Egg Whites
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp White Sugar
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
4 Tbsp Melted Butter
2 Cups Buttermilk
1 Cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)
A knitting needle, toothpick or kabob skewer
In order to make aebleskivers
you will need a pan that
looks similar to the one below.
Directions:
1. Seperate the egg yolks from the egg whites
2. Beat egg whites until stiff
3. Combine all the dry ingredients
(flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt)
4. Mix dry ingredients with melted butter and buttermilk
5. Fold in the egg whites gently
6. Heat pan to medium heat
7. Add 1 Tbsp of oil into each well (I usually add 1/2 Tbsp or less)
8. Fill wells with batter 3/4 way full
9. When bubbles begin to form and the edges look dry, poke each aebleskiver
with knitting needle and turn it over to cook on the other side.
Continue turning until cooked on all sides.
10. Top with cinnamon and sugar, powdered sugar, or jam.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hopefully, you’ve been on the tour and were able to visit Suey at
It’s All About Books and got the recipe for Hershey’s double chocolate mint brownies.
Next on the progressive dinner list is a frozen cranberry dessert hosted at Amused by Books.
Mmmm….
Note: If you’re interested in checking out other blogs participating in the tour, a complete listing can be found on the Book Blog Social Club site.
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Thanks for this recipe from Denmark! My grandfather was 100% Danish, but I know so little about the country’s customs.
No way! We love aebleskivers for breakfast!! Although I don’t know how authentic our recipe is. We’re going to have to try your recipe. Thanks!
Thanks so much Diane and Lyn. I don’t find many other people who even know what they are.
I’m not sure how authentic this recipe is. My brothers and sisters all have their own versions. My sister gave me this version though. If you try it sometime, I’d love to know what you think
My grandpa was Danish and I grew up with these! I have two pans now because every time I make them, I end up with extra kids mysteriously showing up. They’re quite a hit!
I’m a little late to the party but I just had to stop by and say something about your aebleskivers. My family is German but somehow we adopted these for special occasions. My father used to be the best one at making them. He always said the secret was in the whipped egg whites. Whatever the reason, they were so light and fluffy. Thanks for bringing back a great memory for me by sharing your recipe.
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Thanks so much for your comments Lisa and Margot!
OMG these sound good. Next time I’m in Denmark, I know what I’m going to eat.
Do you deliver?
Sorry. No deliveries. I may have to consider that though
Thanks!
I just wanted to stop over and thank you for the wonderful Christmas gifts! I’ve been wanting both of those books for quite some time now…thanks again! I am hoping to post about it on my blog this week (if I can find the cord for my camera!).