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Fluffy Japanese Pancakes Soufflé Style Easy Recipe for Perfect Breakfast

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This recipe creates light, fluffy Japanese soufflé-style pancakes that melt in your mouth. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or special brunch, these pancakes use simple ingredients and a whipped egg white technique for an airy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 3 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for greasing pan)
  • Pinch of lemon juice or cream of tartar (to stabilize egg whites)
  • Optional: powdered sugar and fresh berries for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. Separate the eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in a large clean bowl. Ensure no yolk gets into the whites.
  3. Add sugar to the yolks along with milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly pale, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the yolk mixture and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Add a pinch of cream of tartar or lemon juice to the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the yolk batter to lighten it, then carefully fold in the rest using a lifting and turning motion to keep air in.
  7. Place a non-stick pan over low heat and lightly butter it. If using ring molds, grease and place them on the pan.
  8. Spoon batter into the pan or molds, filling about halfway. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and bubbles appear on top.
  9. Remove the lid, gently flip each pancake using a spatula or flip the mold, then cook for another 4 minutes covered until cooked through but still soft.
  10. Serve immediately stacked tall, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with berries or syrup.

Notes

Cook pancakes on low heat to avoid burning and ensure fluffiness. Use fresh eggs for better volume when whipping. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. Folding egg whites gently is key to maintaining airiness. Ring molds help keep shape but are optional.

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