Dutch poffertjes (mini pancakes)

The method

1. 01

   Mix the dry yeast with some of the lukewarm milk and stir until dissolved.

2. 02

   Place buckwheat and the flour together in a bowl and make a small circle in the middle.

3. 03

   Add the yeast mixture into it.

4. 04

   Add the milk and stir until you have a smooth batter.

5. 05

   Add the eggs, salt and vanilla sugar and stir through.

6. 06

   Leave to stand and rise for about 45 minutes.

7. 07

   Heat the poffertjespan and add a bit of butter into each hole.

8. 08

   Fill halfway with batter and first bake one side until you can see the top dry out a little.

9. 09

   Turn the poffertjes around with a small fork and bake the other side until cooked and golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve the poffertjes with butter and icing sugar.