Description
Delight in these light and airy pancakes that combine soft sweetness with subtle vanilla notes, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup whole milk (or dairy/non-dairy alternative)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or cake flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure the eggs are at room temperature.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until they form stiff peaks.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and sugar together in a separate bowl.
- Whisk egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter to maintain air bubbles.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over low to medium-low heat and grease lightly.
- Spoon batter into the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Once golden and puffy, serve with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Use low heat for longer cooking time and a lid to trap steam for better rise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Japanese pancakes, souffle pancakes, fluffy pancakes