Poffertjes

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{{short description|Traditional Dutch batter treat}}
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{{more citations needed|date=September 2017}}
{{Infobox food
| name = ''Poffertjes''
| image = Poffertjes-Melkhuis_(cropped).jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption = ''Poffertjes'' served with [[butter]] and [[powdered sugar]]
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| country = [[Netherlands]]
| region = [[Northwestern Europe]]
| creator =
| course = [[Dinner]], [[snack]], [[dessert]]
| type = [[Pancake|Pancake-like]]
| served = Warm or hot
| main_ingredient = [[Batter (cooking)|Batter]] (yeast, flour)
| variations =
| calories =
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'''''Poffertjes''''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈpɔfərtɕəs|-|NL-nl-poffertjes.ogg}}) are traditional [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Batter (cooking)|batter]] cakes. Resembling small, fluffy [[pancake]]s, they are made with [[yeast]] and [[flour]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Tiefenbacher |first=K.F. |title=The Technology of Wafers and Waffles I: Operational Aspects |publisher=Elsevier Science |year=2017 |isbn=978-0-12-811452-0 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jysUDgAAQBAJ&pg=PA101 |access-date=23 June 2018 |page=101}}</ref><ref name="Holland">{{cite web |title = Poffertjes |work = Holland.com |url = http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/holland-stories/dutch-food-and-cuisine/poffertjes-4.htm |access-date = 2017-09-05 |archive-date = 2017-09-05 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170905231304/http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/holland-stories/dutch-food-and-cuisine/poffertjes-4.htm |url-status = dead }}</ref> Typically, ''poffertjes'' are sweet treats served with [[powdered sugar]] and [[butter]], and sometimes [[syrup]] or [[advocaat]]. A [[umami|savoury]] variant with [[gouda cheese]] is also made.<ref>{{cite book |title = Dutch cooking today |author = Clara ten Houte de Lange |publisher = Inmerc |year = 2007 |isbn = 9789066118454 |url = https://books.google.com/books?id=2dgtNmclQm8C&q=poffertjes+dutch+pancakes&pg=PA14 |page = 14}}</ref>

==History==

The first mention of ''poffertjes'' is credited to a 1746 appendix to the cookbook ''Volmaakte Hollandsche keuken-meid''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KehjAAAAcAAJ&dq=poffertjes&pg=PA22 |title=Aanhangzel, van de Volmaakte Hollandsche keuken-meid. Onderwyzende veelerhande zaaken omtrent het toebereiden der spyzen, confituuren, en nagerechten: ... Het inleggen van alles tegen de winter, en wat verder de slacht-tyd aangaat ... Hier is in 't byzonder by gevoegt de kunst, om allerhande tafel-geregten voortesnyden ... Nevens de wyze om allerhande tafel-goed konstig en cierlyk te vouwen |date=1746 |publisher=by Steeve van Esveldt |language=nl}}</ref>

''Poffertjes'' were first seen at a fair in [[Amsterdam]] in 1746. They are also known as 'brothers'. The [[Catholic Church]] claims they invented them, but there are doubts about that claim.{{CN|date=December 2024}}

==Serving==
''Poffertjes'' are a festive holiday treat in the Netherlands, popular at both summer festivals and Christmas markets.<ref name="Holland"/> 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 [[Polytetrafluoroethylene|Teflon coating]]) with several shallow indentations in the bottom is required.

Almost all Dutch supermarkets (like [[Albert Heijn]], [[Lidl]] and Jumbo) sell ready-made ''poffertjes'' that only need to be [[Microwave oven|microwaved]], and are sold complete with a [[Sachet (package)|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 a [[leavening agent]] such as [[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 East Indies|Dutch colony]] as ''[[kue cubit]]'' (pinched cake).<ref>{{cite book |title = Pedoman Memasak Terampil Kue Nostalgia Belanda |author = Albertin Hoesni |publisher = PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama |isbn = 9789792246285 |url = https://books.google.com/books?id=EJFOEVaKdLkC&q=poffertjes+Belanda&pg=PT4 |language = Indonesian}}</ref>
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Gietijzeren poffertjespan.JPG|The special ''poffertjespan''
Poffertjes in Jakarta 1.jpg|''Poffertjes'' preparation in [[Semarang]]
</gallery>

==Similar dishes==
''Poffertjes'' are thought to be related to and to have influenced the Indonesian ''[[kue cubit]]''. ''Poffertjes'' have some similarities with Indian ''[[Paddu|paniyaram]]'' and Hong Kong [[egg waffle]]s, but differ in many aspects. The Danish [[æbleskiver]] pancakes are quite similar.

==See also==
{{Portal|Food|Netherlands|Indonesia}}
* [[Æbleskiver]] - A similarly-fried Danish confectionery served with jam or powdered sugar.
* [[Akok (food)|Akok]] - Malaysian snack or dessert
* [[Egg waffle]] - Hong Kong dish
* [[Khanom krok]] - Thai dish
* [[Mont lin maya]] - Burmese street food dish
* [[Neyyappam]] - [[South Indian]] sweet fritter fried in [[ghee]]
* [[Paddu]] - [[List of Indian sweets and desserts|Indian]] sweet or spicy dish
* [[Pinjaram]] - Malaysian [[kuih]]
* [[Pinyaram]] - Indonesian dish
* [[Serabi]] - similar dish utilizing coconuts found in Indonesia
* [[Suzuyaki]] - Japanese sweet made from rice flour and sugar
* [[Takoyaki]] - similar savory Japanese dish filled with diced octopus
* [[Unni appam]] - [[Indian cuisine|Indian]] fried rice cake made with fruit
* {{annotated link|List of pancakes}}
* {{portal-inline|Food}}

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://www.thedutchtable.com/2012/10/poffertjes.html The Dutch Table - Poffertjes]

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