This de Buyer poffertjes pan is an ideal pan to prepare the perfect poffertjes. The pan is made of sheet steel, this heats up quickly and tolerates high temperatures. De Buyer Pans contain a high carbon content. This allows the pans to last a lifetime, provided you take good care of them. Like all de Buyer pans, the pan must first be burned in. Read below how best to do this.

Before using a de Buyer steel pan you must first burn it to create a non-stick layer. To burn in the pan you need a type of oil, however olive oil does not work well, it cannot handle high temperatures. Put the pan on the stove and heat it on low heat. Pour a generous layer of oil into the pan and let it get well hot. When the oil begins to smoke, remove the pan from the heat and pour off the oil. Let the pan cool and wipe it clean with paper towels. Repeat this process two more times to fully sear the pan.