Description
Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes that are airy and light, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, separate the egg whites and yolks.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, and baking powder until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and grease with butter.
- For each pancake, spoon a generous amount of batter into the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden.
- Carefully flip the pancakes, cover again, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Remove from the skillet and serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for best results. Cooking on low heat is essential for fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pancakes, Japanese, soufflé, fluffy, brunch