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Warm the milk to a lukewarm temperature of about 90 to 100°F, then add the dry yeast to dissolve. Let it sit for a few minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
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In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
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Pour the yeast and milk mixture into the dry ingredients along with the egg. Stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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Cover the mixture and let the dough rise at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to an hour.
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Preheat a poffertjes pan or aebleskiver pan and generously grease each divot with butter.
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Fill the pan's divots halfway with batter and cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip each pancake with a skewer, ensuring even cooking.
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Cook the pancakes for another 1-2 minutes, then remove them from the pan and place on a serving plate.
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Serve the poffertjes warm with butter, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.