Icelandic pancakes, known as "ponnukukur," are a delightful treat with a long history in Icelandic cuisine. These tender and fluffy pancakes are typically served with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of sugar, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Enjoyed as a breakfast staple or as a sweet treat, ponnukukur hold a special place in the hearts of Icelanders and food enthusiasts alike. This article delves into the world of Icelandic pancakes, exploring their unique characteristics and providing a comprehensive recipe to guide readers in creating these delectable pancakes with ease.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ICELANDIC PANCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM (CREPES) (PONNUKIKUR MED
This Icelandic dessert is traditional served with afternoon coffee or after a meal. I like them for brunch, too.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the milk, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder and mix into the liquids until blended. Beat the egg whites and fold into the mixture.
- Heat a heavy skillet until a drop of water bounces off the surface. Butter the skillet. Bake thin pancakes using 1/4 cup batter per cake until browned on both sides.
- Spread with preserves, jam, or jelly, and whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar. Fold into triangles and serve immediately. Makes 10 to 12 pancakes.
- The Great Scandinavian Baking Book .B. Ojakangas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 95.3, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.7
ICELANDIC PONNOKUKUR
Provided by Amy Thielen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 16 to 18 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cardamom and nutmeg and set aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. In alternating turns, add half of the flour mixture and half of the milk to the eggs, whisking until combined; repeat with the remaining flour and milk. Mix in the cream and vanilla. Let the batter sit 30 minutes, refrigerated.
- Preheat a crepe pan over medium-high heat. Rub with a stick of butter to lightly coat the pan--the butter should foam but not brown. Swirl up 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter into the pan, tilting the pan to thinly and evenly cover the entire surface. When the edges turn golden (after about 30 seconds), flip the pancake with an offset spatula or pie server, and brown the other side. Flip the pan upside down over a large plate, dropping the pancake onto the plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately, or stack the pancakes with a layer of parchment between each. They can be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen, or used within 2 days (stored wrapped at room temperature).
LATTYJA (FINNISH CREPES/PANCAKES)
My mother-in-law is from Finland. She makes these little crepes for the grandchildren as a treat. They are great when served with sugar, jam or preserves. My husband and I make them with buttermilk, but my MIL uses regular milk. Your choice, depending on the flavor you like the most.
Provided by CookWannaBe
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 15-20 small crepes, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a bowl large enough to hold all ingredients.
- Beat eggs, sugar and salt together.
- Add flour, milk (1% or 2% can also be used) and melted butter.
- Beat with whisk or hand mixer until not lumpy.
- Adjust the mixture by adding additional milk to thin it. Thinner mixture works better.
- You can make the mixture ahead of time and refrigerate; however you will need to add additional milk to thin it for frying.
- Heat a non-stick pan at medium-low, add butter to coat the surface; use only enough to coat the pan. (We use a cast-iron mini-round indented pan for ours that acutally came from Sweden - thanks for reminding me to add this!).
- While lifting the pan by the handle with one hand, pour some of the mixture onto the frying pan.
- Tilt the pan so that the mix coats the surface of the frying pan; return to heat.
- Cook until the crepe starts to brown; cook the other side until brown circles start to form.
- Move the crepe around the pan to keep the pan greased and remove the crepe.
- You can put sugar, jams or preserves onto the crepe and roll up to eat, or just dip and eat off of the plate. Serve with strawberry jam and whipped cream for the traditional Finnish dish.
- They don't stay hot for long, so eat up while you can or there won't be any left for you!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 155.7, Sodium 737, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11.2
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the batter come together smoothly and evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pancakes tough.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Flip the pancakes only once. Flipping them too often can make them tough.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings. They are best when eaten fresh.
Conclusion:
Icelandic pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be topped with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients. Whether you are looking for a classic pancake recipe or something a little more unique, these Icelandic pancakes are sure to please.
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