Scandinavian Baking - Krumkake with Lillian Vaughan Lemhouse

Lillian VaughanLemhouse shows us how to make a traditional Scandinavian treat, krumkake, which is often served with whipped cream. These are traditionally served after dinner during the holiday, especially Christmas.
Recipe:
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sifted flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/8 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Whisk eggs in a medium bowl
Add sugar
Whisk together until bright yellow
Add melted butter, mix
Add flour a little at a time to prevent clumps, whisk until combined
Whisk in cornstarch and spices until combined.
Batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter - add milk if it is too stiff, or more flour if it's too thin.
Cook on medium heat with a krumkake or pizzelle press.

[@user-tc3zb9uo3p]

Beautifully displayed!! Thanks for the tips.

[@heklegal]

I have made many krumkaker in my life! Its new that kardemomme og kanel is used. And I love it!🤩. 🧡🎖You can also use small drinking glas and turn them upside up. Then place the warm krumkake over at once! Nice little cups. Love from 🇳🇴

[@annycarchrie2013]

Sorry but you are making them too thick and let the batter sit for an hour before you start frying them, that will help a lot (a Norwegian in Scotland)

[@tiffcat1100]

Is it 1) that there was too much batter in that first one or 2) that the batter itself was too thick?

[@thojac5878]

The batter was too thick. She wrote «should be slightly thicker than a pancake batter», which is true. The problem is, however - norwegian pancake batter is quite thin, and closer to French crepes than American pancakes. A classical recipe would use an equal amount/weight of eggs, sugar, flour, and butter (search for the jernia krumkake recipe on KZbin). Or the other classical one my family uses: An equal amount of egg, butter, sugar, wheat flour, AND potato flour, then thin this out to the desired consistency with water (or milk). Using water and potato flour would be an old-school way to save money, as you could grow potatoes yourself. And thinning it out with water would simply yield more cakes.

[@mrsmac6193]

Looks so yummy! I just got a krumkake press so I'll need to make these!

[@scandinavian_festival]

Excellent! You'll have to share how it went with us.

[@ms.shumwaysmusicroom1062]

Your tea pot is beautiful!

[@tiffcat1100]

Yup, I want one! 🎉

[@nbenefiel]

Next year I am getting an electric krumkake iron. I’m only halfway through the batter and my fingers are already smarting.

[@siriespedal]

It's not the krumkaker that I have in Norway😊