Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat known for their airy, cloud-like texture. These pancakes are light and fluffy, making them a perfect choice for a special morning meal.
The recipe is simple and requires basic ingredients, allowing you to create these impressive pancakes at home. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a delicious start to your day.
Light and Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
These Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are made with eggs, flour, and sugar, whipped to create a light batter that puffs up beautifully when cooked. The cooking process takes about 30 minutes and yields 2-3 servings, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Butter for cooking
- Powdered sugar and syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix until smooth.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and add a little butter. Pour a scoop of the batter into the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and drizzle with syrup. Enjoy your fluffy cloud-like breakfast!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
