Alands Pannkaka (Finnish Semolina Pancake)
Alands Pannkaka (aka Aland’s pancake) is a popular pancake in Aland Island (Finland), a baked pancake made with semolina porridge.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For Semolina Porridge
- 400 ml milk adjust as needed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2- inch cinnamon stick
- 3 pods cardamom
- 50 g sugar
- 200 g semolina
For Pancake Batter
- 200 ml milk warm
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 50 g sugar
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
- A few cubes of butter for scattering (optional)
Instructions
Make the Semolina Porriage
- Place milk, salt, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods in a pot. Bring milk to boil over medium heat and then lower the heat.
- Gradually stir in semolina, whisking constantly. Cook stirring constantly until you have a thick porridge. It will take about 2 to 4 minutes. (Be careful not to burn your semolina porridge and adjust the heat as needed)
- Remove the porridge from heat and let it cool completely. (Be sure to remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods)
Make the Batter
- Preheat the oven to 210 C (410 F). Place the pan/skillet on the middle rack to warm.
- I like to make my batter in a blender as it’s the easiest and fastest. Alternatively, you can also make the batter in a bowl using a hand-held electric mixer or wire whisk.
- In a Blender-Blend the eggs, milk, sugar, and melted butter until well blended. Add cooled semolina porridge and blend until you have a smooth batter.
- In a bowl with a whisk-Whisk eggs with sugar until frothy and then stir in the melted butter and milk. Whisk in the cooled semolina porridge until you have a smooth batter.
Bake the Pancake
- When you are ready to bake, take the hot pan/skillet out of the oven using oven mitts. (Be careful, it is very hot.)
- Add the butter immediately and then swirl the pan to melt the butter and coat the bottom and side of the skillet. (It will help to prevent the pancake from sticking to the sides when it rises and gives your pancake a nice flavor and taste.)
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading it to the edges. You can place a few cubes of butter on the top of the batter if desired.
- Bake in the middle or lower part of the oven for about 30 minutes until the pancake has puffed, set, and is golden brown. Simply take a toothpick and insert it into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done. (Adjust the baking time as needed.)
Serve and Enjoy!
- Cut into wedges and serve hot or cold with whipped cream and prune/plum/lingonberry jam.