Aebleskivers

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
FILLINGS: jams, peanut butter, chocolate ganache, chocolate chips, or fruit. Powdered sugar or syrup for serving.

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, then whisk in the milk and the 4 Tbs of melted butter
3. Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the batter will be lumpy.
4. In another bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in two additions.
6. Put ¼ tsp butter in each well of the filled pancake pan.
7. Set over medium heat and heat until butter begins to bubble.
8. Pour 1 tbsp. batter into each well. 9. Put 1 tsp of the filling of your choice in the center of each pancake and top with 1 tbsp. batter.
10. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.
11. Using 2 wooden skewers, flip the pancakes over and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes more.
12. Transfer to a plate.
13. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
14. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve at once.

Optional: syrup. Makes about 40.

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