Description
Fluffy Japanese Souffle Pancakes are light, airy, and incredibly fluffy pancakes that are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Butter for cooking
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks and whites.
- In the bowl with the yolks, add milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and add a little butter.
- Pour a scoop of the batter into the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the pancakes as you go.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, make sure to beat the egg whites until very stiff.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding matcha or cocoa powder to the batter.
- Serve with fresh fruits for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg