Aebleskivers - Traditional or Vegan

For 2-3 people:
1 1/3c flour
1/2t salt
2t baking powder
1t sugar
1/4c melted butter or oil
1c milk or milk alternative (eg. soy)
2 eggs, separated, or 1 can soda water
powdered sugar for serving

For 4-5 people:
2 1/4c flour
3/4t salt
1T baking powder
1 1/2t sugar
1/4c melted butter or oil
1 1/2c milk or milk alternative (eg. soy)
3 eggs, separated, or 1 can soda water
powdered sugar for serving


Heat aebleskiver pan on medium to medium high heat.

Mix flour, salt, and baking soda.

If using eggs:
Beat egg whites until stiff. Set aside.
Beat yolks until light and fluffy, add sugar and butter. Mix well.
Add milk, alternating with dry ingredients.
Fold in beaten egg whites.

Vegan version:
Combine oil and sugar.
Add flour and milk alternative. Mix well. Batter will be stiff.
Gently stir in enough soda water until batter is thick, but pourable.

Pour a small amount of oil in each hole. Add batter to fill about 2/3 full.

Using an upside down fork, quickly turn each donut to the other side.

Remove and serve on a paper towel.


To eat, pull apart each aebleskiver (it should be slightly running inside), and fill with powdered sugar.