Much closer to delicate French crêpes than American pancakes, pönnukökur are traditionally cooked in a seasoned pan and served with sugar or jam and cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour and 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt
- 2 eggs and 2.25 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 cup melted butter
- Optional: 1 tbsp brewed coffee for colour and depth
Preparation
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk in half the milk until lump-free, then add eggs, vanilla, and remaining milk.
- Whisk in melted butter and coffee if using.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet; pour a thin layer and swirl to coat.
- Cook ~1 minute, flip, cook 30 seconds more. Serve rolled with sugar or with jam and cream.
About Sigrún Ólafsdóttir
Sigrún grew up baking rúgbrauð with her grandmother in Akureyri and has spent the last decade collecting recipes from kitchens all over Iceland. She writes Icelandic MAT's recipes, one dish at a time.