Description
Budget-friendly, ultra-fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour. These light, jiggly pancakes are perfect for a cheap and delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon butter or oil (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons water (for steam bath)
Instructions
- Separate the eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another. Let whites sit for 15 minutes to reach room temperature.
- In the bowl with yolks, whisk together milk, vanilla, sugar, and salt until pale and combined.
- Sift in flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Whisk gently until a smooth, thick batter forms. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (glossy marshmallow fluff).
- Add one-third of the egg whites to the yolk mixture and whisk gently to lighten. Fold the remaining whites into the yolk mixture using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on the lowest setting. Grease with butter or oil.
- Spoon batter into the pan to form 2 small or 1 large pancake. Cover with a lid.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the side of the pan (not on the batter) and immediately cover again.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes until puffed and white on top.
- Uncover, carefully flip the pancake, cover again, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
The lid is non-negotiable for creating steam. Cook on low heat to prevent burning before the inside sets. Do not open the lid during cooking. These pancakes deflate as they cool, so eat immediately. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend. For dairy-free, use water instead of milk and oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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