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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

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Delicately airy and soft Japanese-style soufflé pancakes with a light, cloud-like texture. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are sweet, jiggly, and irresistibly fluffy when topped with whipped cream, berries, or maple syrup.

Ingredients

For the Pancake Batter:

2 large eggs, separated

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Neutral oil, for cooking

Optional Toppings:

Sweetened whipped cream

Assorted berries

Powdered sugar

Maple syrup

Sweetened Whipped Cream (Optional):

1/2 cup cold heavy cream

1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two bowls.
  2. Whisk the yolks with milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and pale.
  3. Sift in the flour and baking powder, whisking until smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
  4. Add vinegar or lemon juice to the egg whites. Beat with a hand mixer until foamy.
  5. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  6. Fold one-third of the meringue into the yolk mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining meringue in two additions.
  7. Heat a nonstick skillet over low heat and lightly brush with neutral oil.
  8. Spoon tall mounds of batter into the pan, stacking slightly for height. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  9. Carefully flip pancakes using a thin spatula. Cover again and cook another 4–5 minutes until golden and set.
  10. Remove gently and serve immediately with toppings such as whipped cream, berries, and maple syrup.

Notes

Cook over very low heat to avoid burning while allowing the pancakes to rise.

Do not overmix the batter — it will deflate the meringue and reduce fluffiness.

Use ring molds for a more uniform, café-style look.

Best enjoyed fresh; reheating causes deflation.

For a flavor twist, add matcha powder, cocoa, or almond extract to the batter.

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