Danish Pancake Balls (Æbleskiver)

Method

1. 1

   Dry mixture

   Combine the flour with the sugar, cardamom, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and lemon zest.

2. 2

   Wet mixture

   Whisk the egg yolks with the kefir and melted butter, then fold into the dry mixture until you have a smooth batter.

3. 3

   Whisking

   Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then gently fold them into the batter so that the air stays in it.

   5 min
4. 4

   Cooking

   Place a little butter in each well of the æbleskiver pan over a medium-high heat, then fill them three-quarters full with batter.

   5 min
5. 5

   Turning

   Once the bottoms set, turn the balls with a skewer and cook every side until golden brown, adding more butter as needed.

   8 min
6. 6

   Serving

   Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar and accompanied by jam.