Danish Aebleskivers

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs, separated
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• vegetable oil
• applesauce (I use unsweetened)
• powdered sugar (optional)
• jam (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.

2. 2

   Beat egg yolks and mix with buttermilk. Combine with dry ingredients. Blend in butter.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites and fold into batter.

4. 4

   Heat an aebleskiver pan. Place a small amount of oil in each cup.

5. 5

   Fill each cup nearly to the top with batter. Place a small spoon of applesauce on top, then add enough batter to cover the applesauce.

6. 6

   Cook until golden brown, then use forks to carefully and quickly turn over. Cook until golden brown on the other side.

7. 7

   Serve hot or warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired. Aebleskivers may also be served with jam, if desired.