Sometimes you just feel like something warm and cozy, a treat that immediately reminds you of Dutch coziness. These poffertjes, baked golden brown and fluffy inside, are just that. With a knob of butter slowly melting and a cloud of powdered sugar on top, you'll put a smile on any face in no time. Whether you make them for breakfast, a Sunday brunch or as a sweet ending to a dinner party, this classic always brings atmosphere to the table.

Ingredients (for about 6 servings)

Poffertjes batter

• 250 gr flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 sachet vanilla sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 400 ml lukewarm milk
• 25 gr melted butter (plus extra to grease)

Toppings

• Powdered sugar
• Small lumps of butter
• Optional fresh fruit, syrup, caramel or chocolate sauce

Supplies 

• A special poffertjes pan or a frying pan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or mixer
• Brush or kitchen paper
• Jug or spray bottle

Preparation

• Sift the flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar and salt into a bowl. 
• In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms. 
• Stir in the melted butter and let the batter rest for 10 minutes. 
• Heat the pancake pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grease lightly with butter. 
• Use a jug or squirt bottle to form small tufts of batter, either in the cavities of the poffertjes pan or as small tufts in the skillet. 
• Bake the poffertjes until the top begins to dry and turn them over with a fork or skewer. 
• Fry the other side for another 1 minute until golden brown. 

Serve

Serve the poffertjes warm with a knob of butter and a generous layer of powdered sugar. For an extra twist, combine them with fresh red fruit or a drizzle of caramel. Also fun: serve them on a wooden board with some syrup or fruit in small bowls on the side. This way you turn a simple dish into an atmospheric moment to enjoy together.