Written by Ever wondered how you can make your own Dutch pancakes AKA ‘pannekoeken’? These Dutch pancakes are among one of the most popular delicacies of the Netherlands, just like oliebollen, poffertjes and even kroketten. The big difference with American pancakes is Dutch ones are light and flat. So you can eat alot more of them (we love to think!). Keep on reading to get the best Dutch pancake recipe and impress all your (Dutch) friends!
Pannekoeken are actually very easy to prepare, and they are a perfect solution whenever you are in a hurry, tired or just don’t feel like making a full dinner. You can make ALOT of pannekoeken in an inconsiderable amount of time. Share this recipe with your friends and colleagues!
You need
- 250 grams of flour
- A little bit of salt
- 500 ml. of milk
- 2 big eggs
- A pinch of cinnamon
- One apple (not essential!)
- A little bit of olive oil
- Butter to fry
1. Sieve the flour, grater the apple and mix everything except the butter in a bowl using a mixer (not too hard)
You can also mix it by hand, as long as it becomes a reasonable thick, even substance.
2. Heat the butter in a baking pan
If it’s hot enough, spread some of the mix EVENLY on the surface of the pan. Fry the pannekoeken until both sides are goldish brown.
3. Use some ‘poedersuiker’, ‘stroop’ and any other toppings you like (cheese, fruits, chocolate etc.) and enjoy! Heeeerlijk!
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