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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes


  • Author: lydia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful and airy Japanese soufflé pancakes that are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (fluffed, spooned, and leveled)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Oil (for cooking)
  • Sweetened whipped cream
  • Assorted berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • ½ cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls.
  2. In the bowl with the yolks, add milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Mix well.
  3. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
  4. In the bowl with the egg whites, add white vinegar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gradually add sugar to the egg whites while mixing until glossy.
  6. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture without deflating the batter.
  7. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and lightly grease it.
  8. Spoon or mold the batter into desired shapes and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Flip the pancakes, add water to create steam, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until fluffy.
  10. For whipped cream, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  11. Serve pancakes with whipped cream, powdered sugar, berries, and maple syrup.

Notes

Make sure not to overmix the batter and use room temperature eggs for best results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg
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