Indulge in these light and airy pancakes that are a popular Japanese treat. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and slightly sweet flavor, these fluffy pancakes are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Butter for cooking
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Scoop about 1/3 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake, making sure to leave enough space between them.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the fluffy pancakes warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruits, or whipped cream.
Interesting Facts
Japanese pancakes are known for their jiggly and fluffy texture.
The key to making fluffy pancakes is to fold in whipped egg whites into the batter gently.
These pancakes are a popular Instagram-worthy food trend.