Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
  2. 2Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
  3. 3Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
  4. 4Add milk to the yolks.
  5. 5Add milk to the yolks.
  6. 6Add milk to the yolks.
  7. 7Whisk the mixture together.
  8. 8Whisk the mixture together.
  9. 9Whisk the mixture together.
  10. 10Add vanilla extract.
  11. 11Add vanilla extract.
  12. 12Add vanilla extract.
  13. 13Whisk the mixture together.
  14. 14Whisk the mixture together.
  15. 15Whisk the mixture together.
  16. 16Sift in the flour.
  17. 17Sift in the flour.
  18. 18Sift in the flour.
  19. 19Whisk until smooth.
  20. 20Whisk until smooth.
  21. 21Whisk until smooth.
  22. 22Set the mixture aside.
  23. 23Set the mixture aside.
  24. 24Set the mixture aside.
  25. 25Whip the egg whites on low speed until foamy.
  26. 26Whip the egg whites on low speed until foamy.
  27. 27Whip the egg whites on low speed until foamy.
  28. 28Add sugar bit by bit.
  29. 29Add sugar bit by bit.
  30. 30Add sugar bit by bit.
  31. 31Gradually increase the mixer speed to high.
  32. 32Gradually increase the mixer speed to high.
  33. 33Gradually increase the mixer speed to high.
  34. 34Continue adding sugar bit by bit.
  35. 35Continue adding sugar bit by bit.
  36. 36Continue adding sugar bit by bit.
  37. 37Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  38. 38Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  39. 39Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  40. 40Add a third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture and stir well until smooth.
  41. 41Add a third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture and stir well until smooth.
  42. 42Add a third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture and stir well until smooth.
  43. 43Pour this mixture into the rest of the egg whites.
  44. 44Pour this mixture into the rest of the egg whites.
  45. 45Pour this mixture into the rest of the egg whites.
  46. 46Gently fold together with a spatula.
  47. 47Gently fold together with a spatula.
  48. 48Gently fold together with a spatula.
  49. 49Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag.
  50. 50Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag.
  51. 51Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag.
  52. 52Turn the stove to low heat.
  53. 53Turn the stove to low heat.
  54. 54Turn the stove to low heat.
  55. 55Add some oil in a pan and spread it.
  56. 56Add some oil in a pan and spread it.
  57. 57Add some oil in a pan and spread it.
  58. 58Gently squeeze the batter onto the preheated skillet.
  59. 59Gently squeeze the batter onto the preheated skillet.
  60. 60Gently squeeze the batter onto the preheated skillet.
  61. 61Add a few drops of water to the pan.
  62. 62Add a few drops of water to the pan.
  63. 63Add a few drops of water to the pan.
  64. 64Cover with a lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
  65. 65Cover with a lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
  66. 66Cover with a lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
  67. 67Flip the pancakes and toss in a few more drops of water.
  68. 68Flip the pancakes and toss in a few more drops of water.
  69. 69Flip the pancakes and toss in a few more drops of water.
  70. 70Slap a lid on it and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  71. 71Slap a lid on it and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  72. 72Slap a lid on it and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 middle eggs
  • 2 middle eggs
  • 2 middle eggs
  • 4 tsp milk
  • 4 tsp milk
  • 4 tsp milk
  • 2 tbsp cake flour
  • 2 tbsp cake flour
  • 2 tbsp cake flour
  • 3 tbsp cake flour
  • 3 tbsp cake flour
  • 3 tbsp cake flour
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • few drops water
  • few drops water
  • few drops water

Equipment

wooden bowlglass bowlegg separatorwhiskspoonsiftermixerspatulapastry bagstovefrying panlid

Tips

  • Cook over low heat.
  • Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, but don't overdo it!
  • Gradually mix the flour into the yolks until you get a nice, creamy batter.
  • Fold the beaten whites into the yolk mixture with a spatula—no mixer needed!
  • Make sure the frying pan is evenly heated before you start.