Ableskiver Danish Doughnuts
Transport your taste buds to Denmark with these delightful Ableskiver Danish Doughnuts! These golden, bite-sized treats are a cross between pancakes and doughnuts, boasting a soft and fluffy texture that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with a simple batter of buttermilk, eggs, and flour, these spherical delights are cooked in a specialized ableskiver pan, resulting in perfectly round, lightly crisp exteriors. Customize them with your favorite fillings like jam, Nutella, or chocolate chips for a sweet surprise in every bite, and finish them off with a dusting of powdered sugar. Whether enjoyed plain or paired with syrup and fresh fruit, Ableskivers are a fun and festive addition to any table—and surprisingly easy to make at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- as needed vegetable oil or butter (for greasing pan)
- as desired optional fillings (e.g., jam, Nutella, chocolate chips)
- as needed powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Heat an ableskiver pan over medium heat and add a small amount of vegetable oil or butter to each cavity to prevent sticking.
Fill each cavity about 3/4 full with batter. If adding a filling, add a small spoonful (e.g., jam or chocolate) to the center of the batter and lightly cover it with more batter.
Allow the batter to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the bottom edges begin to set and become golden brown.
Using a skewer, knitting needle, or chopstick, gently turn each ableskiver halfway over, allowing the uncooked batter to flow into the pan. Continue turning to achieve a round shape.
Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until the ableskivers are golden brown all around and fully cooked through.
Transfer the cooked ableskivers to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Dust the finished ableskivers with powdered sugar and serve warm. Enjoy plain or with syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
59 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
