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Norwegian Ebelskivers pancake balls | Kitchen Cents
Rachel Koller

Ebelskivers

4.58 from 7 votes
Traditional Scandinavian pancake balls flavored with cardamom. This Ebelskivers recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 -36 ebelskivers

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs yolk and whites separated
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups flour sifted
  • 1 tsp baking soda sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder sifted
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp cardamom or to taste

Method
 

  1. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks
  2. In a larger bowl beat egg yolks, sugar, salt and milk.
  3. Add sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder and cardamom to milk mixture.
  4. Fold in egg whites.
  5. Heat ebelskiver pan over medium to medium high heat. Add a small amount of oil to each cup. Fill cup about 2/3 full. Cook until bottom is golden brown then rotate using a skewer or knitting needle. Turn 1/3 to let uncooked batter pour out and begin cooking. Repeat once more to form a ball.
  6. When finished, move ebelskivers to a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Stuff with your favorite filling or serve with jam (our personal favorite is homemade freezer strawberry jam).

Notes

If you don't have buttermilk you can make a substitute using milk and vinegar. 2 cups milk and 2 Tbs vinegar. Stir and let sit to sour for 1-2 minutes.

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