Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Experience the magic of fluffy, airy pancakes with a soufflé-like quality, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup and whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Whisking eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Adding milk to the egg mixture and mixing well.
- Combining flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Mixing the dry ingredients with the wet until just combined.
- Preparing the skillet with a little butter over low heat.
- Pouring the batter into the skillet, using a ring mold if desired.
- Cooking the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and fluffy.
- Serving with maple syrup and whipped cream.
Notes
For the fluffiest pancakes, use room temperature eggs and check the freshness of your baking powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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