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Japanese Souffle Pancake Recipe

Japanese Souffle Pancake Recipe

This Japanese Souffle Pancake Recipe makes light and fluffy pancakes that are a delight for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 pancakes
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 12 inch skillet with deep sides
  • lid for skillet
  • 2 tablespoon cookie scoop
  • electric hand mixer or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter

  • 4 pieces eggs separated
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cake flour can substitute all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk can substitute other milks
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons water for cooking
  • to taste butter for cooking

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Whisk the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the egg yolk mixture. Mix well and set aside.
  • Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy. Add sugar and continue beating to stiff peaks.
  • Set your skillet on low heat and let a small pat of butter melt.
  • Fold a third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Once homogenous, gently fold in the rest.
  • Scoop 4-5 batter scoops onto the skillet, then add a second round of scoops on top. Add 1 tablespoon of water, cover and set timer for 2 minutes.
  • After 2 minutes, add another scoop on each pancake and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes with the lid on.
  • Check for golden brown bottom. If not, increase heat and cook for 1 more minute. Flip pancakes, sprinkle with water, and cover.
  • Cook for another 4 minutes until golden brown and sides are dry. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve pancakes immediately with toppings of your choice. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, serve pancakes right after cooking while they are fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Breakfast Recipe, dessert, Easy Pancakes, Fluffy Pancakes, Japanese Souffle Pancake, light pancakes
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