Best 6 Fluffy Pannu Kakku Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Finnish cuisine with Pannu Kakku, also known as Finnish pancakes. These soft, fluffy pancakes hold a special place in Finnish culture and are commonly enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or brunch. They are characterized by their thick and slightly sweet batter, which is traditionally made with simple ingredients like flour, milk, eggs, and a touch of sugar. Pannu Kakku can be served with a variety of toppings, including butter, jam, whipped cream, or fresh berries. This article presents two delectable recipes for Pannu Kakku: a classic version and a vegan alternative that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results, ensuring a satisfying culinary experience. Embrace the warmth and comfort of Finnish hospitality as you embark on this culinary journey to create these exceptional pancakes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FINNISH PANNU KAKKU



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A family favorite, this recipe is handed down to each generation. This rich, airy treat is best when served hot with jam or jelly.

Provided by jocko_7

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Melt the butter in a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add the beaten eggs and milk; mix well. Tilt the baking pan to coat all of the sides with butter, then pour the excess butter into the batter, and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 657.4 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

FINNISH OVEN PANCAKE (PANNUKAKKU)



Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku) image

Get a quick and simple recipe for pannukakku, the premier oven-baked pancake of Finland. It has a custardy center with crispy, golden edges.

Provided by Kari Diehl

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar, optional
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla sugar until creamy. Stir in the grated lemon zest.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir into the egg mixture. Allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • When pancake batter has rested, place butter in an oven-proof frying pan or pie plate. Place the pan in the oven and allow the butter to melt without browning (watch carefully).
  • Once your butter has melted, remove the pan from the oven. Use a pastry brush to coat the surface and side of the pan evenly with the melted butter.
  • Pour pancake batter into the hot, buttered pan and return to the oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 216 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 534 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 5 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PANNUKAKKU (FINNISH OVEN PANCAKE)



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I first ate pannukakku while living in Finland on a religious mission. It tastes something like a mix between a German pancake and custard. In Finland, it is usually served as a dessert with jam on top, but we like to eat it for breakfast with pancake syrup on top as well. It is now my kids' favorite breakfast and is requested regularly.

Provided by Broman

Categories     Baked Pancakes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ⅓ cups milk
2 large eggs
½ cup margarine, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add milk, eggs, margarine, and vanilla; mix thoroughly with an electric mixer. Batter will be fairly runny. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 361.9 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

PANNUKAKKU



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Pannukakku, or Finnish oven pancake, is similar to a Dutch baby. It's characterized by its crispy, browned edges and smooth, custard-like center - we use an extra egg yolk and a generous amount of butter to ensure the center cooks up perfectly. For the best rise, make sure your pan is well heated. Because the pannukakku begins to deflate after it comes out of the oven, it's best served immediately while still warm; be sure to have your toppings ready to go. Consider going the more traditional route with a smear of lingonberry jam.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 cups milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Notes)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Jam, fresh fruit and whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and place a 9-by-13-inch metal pan on the rack. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a small bowl in the microwave and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the eggs and yolk in a large bowl until well combined and frothy, about 1 minute. Add the milk, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla and cooled butter to the egg mixture and whisk until incorporated and frothy, about 30 seconds more. Whisk the flour into the egg mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are a few small lumps). Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the preheated pan in the oven and heat until the butter melts and bubbles (take care not to let the butter brown). Pour the batter into the pan; it should sizzle. Bake until the pannukakku puffs up around the edges and bubbles in the center, the top, bottom and edges are browned and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Immediately dust with confectioners' sugar, cut into squares and serve with jam, fresh fruit and whipped cream.

PANNU KAKKU (FINNISH OVEN PANCAKE)



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An eggy, buttery, oven pancake. This looks so good, I can't wait to try it. Putting the recipe hear for safe keeping. I got it off Erin's kitchen blog. Hope she doesn't mind. Update: Finally got to make this deliciously ooey, gooey pancake. I also added a dash of vanilla and would also recomend decreasing the butter to about 6 tbs from 8. I also preheated the oven to 400 degrees to melt the butter and then decreased the temp to 350 when I put the batter in. Oh so yummy! I will update the ingredients below so that the nutritional information is correct.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in oven in a 9x13 pan; should be sizzling when you take it out.
  • Meanwhile, mix other ingredients like hell - till very frothy. Pour batter into pan with melted butter.
  • Bake 40 minutes. Eat immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 182.9, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 33.9, Protein 9.1

TRADITIONAL PANNU KAKKU



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This is from Beatrice A. Ojakangas' book, The Finnish Cookbook. My dad is from Houghton-Hancock in the UP, and when visiting my cousins there, I ate the Soumi Cafe's version with my sister Gail. Beatrice says, "Serve this with jam for breakfast, or with Blueberry Soup for dessert. Pannukakku also makes an excellent base for fresh berries in season; use it as you would a shortcake."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add the milk, flour, sugar, and salt, beating continuously, until the mixture has the consistency of thick cream.
  • Pour into 2 buttered 8-inch round cake pans lined with waxed paper. (The batter should be only 1/3-inch deep.).
  • Bake in a very hot oven (425 degrees F) for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Turn out onto a serving dish and peel off the waxed paper.
  • Serve hot.
  • You can make this ahead of time and reheat it before serving, although it's best served immediately after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 148, Sodium 228.7, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk. Fresh buttermilk will give your pannukakku a light and fluffy texture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your pannukakku tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, which will make your pannukakku more tender.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help to create a crispy crust on your pannukakku.
  • Preheat the skillet over medium heat. If the skillet is too hot, the pannukakku will burn before it has a chance to cook through. If the skillet is too cool, the pannukakku will be soggy.
  • Cook the pannukakku for 12-15 minutes, or until it is golden brown and cooked through. You can check to see if the pannukakku is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the pannukakku is done.

Conclusion:

Pannukakku is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there is a pannukakku recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give pannukakku a try. You won't be disappointed!

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