Description
Delicate Japanese souffle pancakes elevate breakfast with their cloud-like texture and elegant charm. Light, airy layers melt in your mouth, inviting pure culinary bliss that transports you to Tokyo’s most charming cafes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
Leavening and Sweetening Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Butter (for cooking)
Serving Options:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Carefully separate egg whites from yolks into two distinct mixing bowls, ensuring no yolk contaminates the whites.
- Whisk egg yolks with milk and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
- Sift flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture, gently folding until a uniform batter forms without overmixing.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks develop.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to egg whites, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form and meringue looks silky.
- Delicately fold one-third of the meringue into the yolk batter to lighten the mixture, then gently incorporate remaining meringue with precise, sweeping motions.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over low-medium heat, lightly greasing with butter.
- Drop batter by spoonfuls, creating tall, thick pancakes, and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until bottom turns golden and bubbles form on top surface.
- Carefully flip pancakes and cook additional 2-3 minutes until fully set and fluffy.
- Transfer to serving plates, dust with powdered sugar, and accompany with maple syrup or fresh berries.
Notes
- Separate eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk mixes with whites for maximum fluffiness.
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, which creates the signature cloud-like texture of Japanese souffle pancakes.
- Use low, gentle heat when cooking to prevent burning and maintain the delicate souffle structure.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour, maintaining the same measurement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg