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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightfully airy and high pancakes that are perfect for brunch or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (fluffed, spooned, and leveled)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Oil (for cooking)
  • Sweetened whipped cream
  • Assorted berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • ½ cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, separate the egg whites from the yolks.
  2. Add milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) to the yolks and whisk until combined.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the yolk mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk batter.
  7. Heat a non-stick skillet over low to medium heat and grease with oil.
  8. Use a ring mold or scoop to spoon the batter onto the skillet.
  9. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
  10. Gently flip pancakes and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  11. For sweetened whipped cream, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl and whip until soft peaks form.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter. Use low heat for even rising. Can customize with flavors.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg