Description
Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth, offering a cloud-like texture and a subtly sweet flavor. Each bite is a harmonious blend of lightness and creaminess, making them an irresistible breakfast or dessert option.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 3 large, separated
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons, divided
- Milk: 2 tablespoons, whole or 2%
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup, sifted
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch
- Butter: for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add 1 tablespoon of sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over low heat and grease it lightly with butter.
- Using a ring mold, pour 1/4 cup of batter into the mold and cover with a lid. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the pancake, cover again, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the pancakes as they are cooked.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The batter can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator, but it’s best to cook them fresh for optimal fluffiness.
- Storage: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking on stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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