Toad Abode: January 2011

Here is the first recipee I made: (the words are all copied, not mine)

recipe for Danish Aebelskiver:

4 eggs, seperated
1 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
1 T. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 tsp. baking powder
2 T. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Beat egg yolks slightly, add buttermilk. Mix dry ingredients and add yolks and buttermilk. Just before cooking, fold in stiffly-beated egg whites. Put in 1/2 tsp oil in each hole of hot aebelskiver pan before adding batter to pan. Turn when top bubbles. Pieces of prune or apple add to the flavor.

This is (in my opinion) the best recipe for Danish Aebelskiver I have eaten. It is from a friend whose family came from Denmark and lived in Elk Horn, Iowa until he died a few years ago. You will love them.
I did a half recipe and it made 19..
I used ¼ tesaspoon butter in each hole.
Started on 7 on left front burner then down to 5.

from:
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/club/board/thread/17760/ Comments thread after the Rachael Ray show in 2008

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OTHER IDEAS
add cardomon
or cinnamon and nutmeg
serve with applesause
serve with whipped cream (can be flavored)
dust with powder sugar or cinnamon sugar
make with milk / buttermilk / ricotta / yeast
can whip or not whip egg whites
butter in mix or not
butter, bacon fat or pam on pan

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http://www.twentymile.com/Cookbook/aebleskiver.htm

Preparation: 45 minutes Life Experience Recipe
Serves 4 to 6 persons Tom Galloway, adapted ...from Danish Kitchens
Ingredients:
2 cups butter milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 whole eggs, separated
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
½ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tart apple
Bacon fat, for frying

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THIS IS THE SECOND VERSION I MADE
NO BUTTERMILK VERSION

INGREDIENTS
BATTER
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 eggs, separated
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, cut into tiny cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FILLING
water fried apples with sugar and cinnamon, cooked until tender. Also need to be dry so don't overdo the water.

DIRECTIONS
1.Beat egg whites until stiff.
2.Stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl; mix in the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
3.Fold beaten egg whites into batter.
4.Heat an aebleskiver pan over medium heat; place small cube of butter in each depression.
5.Pour the batter into each cup to about 1/2 full. Spoon dollop of filling into center of batter, push in slightly. Allow the batter to cook in the bottom of the cup 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Don't forget which cup you placed the batter in first, it's all about rotation! Use a long skewer to lift one edge and give it a 1/4 turn. The uncooked batter will spill over into the cup, and cook. Continue lifting and turning the edges until the batter is fully cooked into a golden brown ball. At final cooking round fill any empty depressions with water to prevent burning.

SERVE
With confectioners sugar and maple syrup

-------------------ANOTHER BUTTERMILK VERSION
Aebleskiver

2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 T melted or softened butter (for pan)

Separate the eggs and beat whites until stiff but not dry, and set aside. In another bowl, combine egg yolks, buttermilk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, and butter. Beat until smooth, and then fold in the egg whites. Heat an aebleskiver pan over medium heat and brush each depression with melted butter. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup, and, when bubbly around the edges, turn quickly with a long wooden skewer or toothpick, trying not to puncture the balls. Continue cooking, turning the ball to keep it from burning. You can also add half the batter to the pan, add a teaspoon of jam or fruit, then cover with remaining batter. Great with maple syrup.Enjoy!

------------------WATER AND EGG VERSION ----made this the 3rd time I tried them, used berry filling and served as bread for dinner, not too big a hit with hubby, thought it was too much like desert. Discussed making McGriddle Abelsekiver with Julie...bacon, maple syrup and apple.

Great-Grandma Hansen's Ableskiver Recipe.

This is a very easy version, and what's more, I have tried many recipes, and still like this the best:

4 Eggs
1/2 C. Water
1/2 C. Milk
1/2 tsp Salt
2 C. Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder

Mix all ingredients together and fill ableskiver holes about 3/4 full of batter. When bubbly in the middle and slightly crisp on the edges use a fork to flip.

Confectioners' sugar for garnish

-----------------WILLIAMS SONOMA VERSIONS FOLLOW ------ APPLE

With a spoonful of spiced apple filling tucked inside and accompanied by maple whipped cream, these pancakes make a special treat for an autumn brunch.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
3 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the maple whipped cream:
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
For the filled-pancake batter:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 egg yolks
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
5 egg whites

5 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1 Tbs. confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
To make the filling, in a fry pan over medium heat, cook the butter, brown sugar, apples, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and lemon juice, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes. Drain off any liquid. Set aside.

To make the maple whipped cream, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the heavy cream, maple syrup and salt until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the filled-pancake batter, in a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt. In another bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, then whisk in the buttermilk and sour cream. Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the batter will be lumpy. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in two additions.

Brush the wells of a filled-pancake pan with melted butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter bubbles. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well and cook for 2 minutes. Spoon 1/2 tsp. apple filling into the center of each pancake and top with 1 Tbs. batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes more. Using 2 skewers or toothpicks, flip the pancakes over and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on the pancakes. Serve with the maple whipped cream. Makes about 30.
Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.

-----------------DRY CHERRY

These light, fluffy pancakes, known as ebelskiver in Denmark, are filled with dried cherries that have been soaked in an orange juice-sugar syrup. The liquid is then reduced and drizzled over the pancakes just before serving.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Zest of 1/2 lemon
3 egg yolks, lightly whisked
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
5 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
5 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the orange juice and the 1/3 cup sugar. Heat until the mixture is just beginning to boil. Add the cherries, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan, pressing on the cherries with the back of a spoon; reserve the cherries. Set the pan over medium heat and cook until the liquid is reduced to a syrup, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, the 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar, the salt and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, buttermilk and ricotta. Add the yolk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until combined; the batter will be lumpy. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the egg whites in two additions.

Put 1/2 tsp. butter in each well of a filled-pancake pan. Place over medium heat and heat until the butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well, add 1 compact tsp. cherries in the center of the batter and top with 1 Tbs. batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Using 2 forks, flip the pancakes over and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and cherries.

Drizzle the pancakes with the orange-cherry syrup and serve immediately. Makes about 30.

-----------------CHERRY JAM

Filled with cherry jam and dusted with confectioners' sugar, our rich ricotta pancakes are sure to please the entire family. When spooning the jam into the pancakes, place it in the center of the batter to ensure the jam stays neatly tucked inside. The pancakes puff up considerably when cooking, so fill the wells with just the amount of batter specified in the recipe.

Kids will enjoy helping to prepare the pancakes. They can whisk all of the ingredients together. Then, after an adult carefully measures out the amount of batter and jam to go into each well, a child can spoon it into the pan.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Zest of 1/2 lemon
3 egg yolks
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
5 egg whites
4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
7 Tbs. cherry jam
Confectioners' sugar for garnish
Directions:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt and lemon zest. In another bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Whisk in the buttermilk and ricotta. Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the batter will be lumpy. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in two additions.

Put 1/4 tsp. butter in each well of a filled-pancake pan. Place over medium heat and heat until the butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well. Place 1/2 heaping tsp. cherry jam in the center of the batter and top with 1 Tbs. batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Using 2 skewers or toothpicks, flip the pancakes over and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Dust the pancakes with confectioners' sugar just before serving. Serve warm. Makes about 30.

-----------------CINNAMON BUN

With their fragrant cinnamon-sugar filling and drizzle of cream cheese frosting on top, these pancakes evoke all the sweet flavor and nostalgia of that bakery favorite: warm cinnamon buns. The pancakes make a comforting dish on cold winter mornings.
Ingredients:
For the cinnamon filling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbs. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes,
at room temperature

For the cream cheese frosting:
3 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 Tbs. milk

For the pancakes:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
Directions:
To make the cinnamon filling, in a bowl, still together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter and, using the back of a spoon, mash the butter into the flour mixture until all of it is absorbed into the butter, forming a paste. Set the cinnamon filling aside.

To make the cream cheese frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, reduce the speed to low and beat until combined, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add 3 Tbs. of the milk and beat until combined, about 1 minute. The frosting should be thick but still pourable; add more milk if needed to thin it. Transfer the frosting to a small bowl; set aside.

To make the pancakes, in a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar. In another bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, then whisk in the milk and the 4 Tbs. melted butter. Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the batter will be lumpy. Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter in two additions.

Put 1/8 tsp. melted butter in each well of a filled-pancake pan. Set over medium heat and heat until the butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well. Spoon 1/2 tsp. of the cinnamon filling into the center of each pancake and top with 1 Tbs. batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Using 2 skewers, flip the pancakes over and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.

Drizzle the pancakes with the frosting and serve immediately. Makes 35 to 40.

-----------------BLUEBERRY

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 pint fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Maple syrup for serving
Directions:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt.

In a small bowl, lightly whisk together the egg yolks and buttermilk. Whisk the yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the batter will be lumpy.

In another bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter in two additions.

Put 1/2 tsp. butter in each well of a filled-pancake pan. Place over medium heat and heat until the butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Put 5 or 6 blueberries in the center of each pancake and top with 1 Tbs. batter. Using 2 wooden skewers, flip the pancakes over and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and blueberries.

Dust the pancakes with confectioners' sugar and serve warm with maple syrup. Makes about 40.

-----------------CHOCOLATE

With a spoonful of rich chocolate ganache tucked inside, these pancakes are a special treat for a weekend brunch. Be sure the ganache is cold before placing it in the center of the pancakes; otherwise, it might seep out and burn on the pan sides. The pancakes puff up considerably, so dont overfill the wells.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups Williams-Sonoma hot chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 egg yolks
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
5 egg whites
5 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Directions:
Put the chocolate in a small bowl.

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the cream until steam rises from the surface and bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Remove from the heat and immediately pour the cream over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and the ganache is smooth. Transfer 1/3 cup of the ganache to a separate small bowl and set aside at room temperature. Place the remaining ganache in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt. Set aside.

In a small bowl, using a whisk, lightly beat the egg yolks. Whisk in the buttermilk and sour cream. Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the mixture will be lumpy. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in two additions.

Put 1/2 tsp. butter in each well of a filled-pancake pan. Place over medium heat and heat until the butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 Tbs. batter into each well and cook for about 2 minutes, then place 1/2 tsp. of the firm ganache in the center of each pancake. Top each with 1 Tbs. batter. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes more. Using 2 wooden skewers or toothpicks, turn the pancakes over and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and firm ganache.

Put the reserved ganache in the top pan of a double boiler set over but not touching simmering water in the bottom pan. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the ganache is warm and pourable.

Dust the pancakes with confectioners sugar and drizzle with the warm ganache. Makes about 30.

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Thai coconut rice pancakes, a street food...need more research, start here:
http://www.khiewchanta.com/archives/desserts/thai-mini-pancakes-kanoom-kran.html

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Vietnamese Sand Dollar Cakes (shrimp or pork with rice)
http://www.khmerkromrecipes.com/recipes/recipe539.html

Happy pancake is made on the stove top...we used a lid from a pot that fit somewhat snuggly over the top.....The "continue to cook until dry" just means that it's no longer liquidy on top ...when you steam it, it will begin to congeal and get firm...

we made the recipe somewhat different at the rest. i worked at. First, there was no coconut sauce, only the rice flour/coconut mix and we used shrimp cut horizontially (it still looked like a shrimp but there was only half of it.
The proceedure went like this:
Get yer pan hot (medium high heat) Add a couple drops of oil to each divet. Add 2-3 shrimp, depending on size to each. Cook until pink then pour in sauce. Clamp with lid and cook until no longer liquidy on top. Serve with fish sauce mix.

Second, we used horizontally halved shimp

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http://lunchinabox.net/2007/06/27/making-takoyaki/ great technique tutorial on flipping Octopus balls

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/tip/making-filled-pancakes.html flipping tips

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

reseaching Aebleskiver OR Ebelskiver Or Æbleskiver (Danish Pancakes) and other things to cook in that pan

Monday, January 3, 2011

blueberry cake from same blog as before

Polish obsessions again that I want to try

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