Once back in Denmark, the missionary converted the recipe to pancake batter. He christened his result aebleskiver, and the rest is gastronomic history. Scandinavian immigrants brought the pans to America. It may take a few trials and errors before you find the right temperature on your range and get the knack of rotating the balls. Remember to grease the cups with a bland oil or unsalted butter before baking the batter, as salt makes the cakes stick.
Most cooks use a wooden skewer to turn the cakes, but some say they like to use a knitting needle.
But then you wouldn't have a fun story to tell. 1 large egg 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Powdered sugar or butter and jam Preheat a seasoned aebleskiver pan over moderately low heat. It should be hot enough so that a drop or two of water skitters across the bottom of the pan. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In 2-cup measure, combine 1 cup of the milk, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter.