Description
Light, airy, and oh-so-delicious Japanese soufflé pancakes that elevate breakfast to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Neutral oil (for cooking)
- For serving: sweetened whipped cream, assorted berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup
- For whipped cream: ½ cup heavy cream (cold), 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste), ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and add milk and vanilla extract (and lemon zest, if using). Combine well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add white vinegar (or lemon juice) and continue whisking until stiff peaks develop.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate the mix.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over low heat and lightly grease it with neutral oil.
- Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter into the skillet, stacking it in multiple layers for added height.
- Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, covered, until cooked through and fluffy.
- For whipped cream, whisk cold heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, adjusting sweetness as needed.
Notes
Best served immediately stacked high with sweetened whipped cream, powdered sugar, and fresh berries. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Japanese pancakes, soufflé pancakes, breakfast recipe, fluffy pancakes