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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes: The Best Recipe for a Delightful Breakfast

Delight in these Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes, a perfect breakfast treat that is light and airy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 pancakes
Calories 375.3 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Large Cookie Scoop (4oz)

Ingredients
  

For the pancake batter

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract https://amzn.to/3ddOXwE
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour fluffed, spooned, and leveled; https://amzn.to/3jXntzh
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice; https://amzn.to/383dpli
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar https://amzn.to/3IEdexr
  • oil any neutral oil (for cooking)

Optional toppings

  • sweetened whipped cream
  • assorted berries
  • powdered sugar https://amzn.to/3RpdOT0
  • maple syrup https://amzn.to/2LnFfj5

Sweetened whipped cream (optional)

  • ½ cup heavy cream cold
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar more or less to your preference; https://amzn.to/3IEdexr
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

Make the soufflé pancake batter

  • Separate the egg whites and egg yolks into separate mixing bowl. Make sure to not break the yolk!
  • Into the egg yolks, add the milk, vanilla, and lemon zest and whisk briefly until combined. Then, sift in the flour and baking powder. Whisk until smooth and no more dry flour is visible. Set aside until needed.
  • Into the egg whites, add the vinegar or lemon juice. With a hand mixer, beat on medium speed until completely frothy. Then, gradually add the sugar a little at a time.
  • Once all the sugar has been added, increase the speed to medium high and beat the egg white until it reaches stiff peak.
  • Add ⅓ of the stiff peak meringue into the egg yolk batter. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the meringue into the batter until evenly combined and no more streaks are visible.
  • Add the remaining meringue to the batter and gently fold until combined and no more streaks are visible. DO NOT over mix or the batter or the meringue will deflate and the batter will become too loose.
  • Either prepare a large spoon, a large cookie scoop, or transfer the pancake batter into a pipping bag fitted with a large round tip.

Cook the pancakes

  • Heat a large nonstick pan over low heat and lightly grease the pan with oil. Make sure to wipe away excess oil.
  • Portion the batter into the pan to make 2 to 3 pancakes by either scooping the batter with the spoon or cookie scoop or pipping the batter into a mound with the pipping bag.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let the pancakes cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, until the bottom side is golden brown. Gently flip the pancakes and recover the lid. Let the pancakes cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with sweetened whipped cream, assorted fruits, powdered sugar, and/or maple syrup.

Optional sweetened whipped cream

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk by hand or use a hand mixer and mix the cream until firm peak or your desired thickness. Keep refrigerated until needed.

Notes

Please refer to the blog post above for step by step photo instructions, tips, FAQs, and the troubleshoot guide! If using a piping bag, we recommend pairing it with a large round tip. These Japanese soufflé pancakes will slowly start to deflate once removed from the pan. However, it shouldn't deflate completely and should stay fluffy even after deflating a little.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 375.3kcalCarbohydrates: 50.9gProtein: 16.8gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 3.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 375.6mgSodium: 155.5mgPotassium: 324.1mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 26.2gVitamin A: 589.6IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 144.2mgIron: 3.3mg
Keyword breakfast, Delightful Breakfast, Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes, fluffy pancakes, Japanese Cuisine, Soufflé Pancakes
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