Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes – Easy Recipes for a Magical Breakfast
These fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are a dreamy breakfast made with simple ingredients.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Vegetable oil, for greasing
- Water, for steaming
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Butter and maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in the cake flour and baking powder, then mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the yolk mixture in three additions.
- Preheat a nonstick pan over low heat and lightly grease with oil.
- Scoop pancake batter into tall mounds in the pan.
- Add a couple teaspoons of water to the pan and cover with a lid.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes, flip carefully, add more water, and steam another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with butter, syrup, or powdered sugar.