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Enter these Japanese Soufflé Pancakes. Think pancake…but extra-super-ridiculously fluffy. It’s like biting into a warm cloud. And drenched in maple syrup? Well, you’ll just have to try for yourself!
Why This Recipe Works
Ring mold —Praise the soul who thought to pour pancake batter into a ring mold because this is the kind of breakfast you crave and dream about until you have the chance to eat it again. Thankfully, these are easy and quick enough to be a completely acceptable daily breakfast option. You can purchase a ring mold here, but if you don’t have one, don’t worry, I list some great alternatives listed below. Whipped eggs — The key to the fluffy part of a soufflé pancake is to whip the eggs with the cream of tartar. In a third bowl whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Easy enough for a crowd — I can make three of these soufflé pancakes at a time (thanks to three molds) and they cook up so quickly, it really doesn’t take any longer to cook these pancakes than regular pancakes, so I’ve been known to cook up more than a dozen of these at a time for a larger breakfast crew. Simple ingredients — You probably have everything you need to make this soufflé pancake recipe in your pantry and fridge right now. If not, they are easy to find at your local grocery store (cream of tartar will be with the spices, almond extract [or vanilla is great too] is in the baking aisle).
Here’s How You Make It
What Are the Benefits of Milk?
My whole family loves milk. Whether the adults or kids drink a glass of milk or we use milk in a recipe (there is more than a cup of milk in these pancakes), we are all-in on milk. No matter if you prefer your milk white, brown, or pink, the nutrients remain the same. Milk contains vitamins B1, B6, and zinc which work together with other B vitamins to help your body convert food into energy. The magnesium in milk helps to build strong bones (so important as the kids grow), selenium works with vitamin A to maintain a healthy immune system, and the high-quality protein found in milk is responsible for helping to build and keep lean muscle. Pair these pancakes with a glass of milk and you have yourself one powerhouse of a breakfast!
What makes Japanese Pancakes so Fluffy and Tall?
The key to making these extra-fluffy, super-tall pancakes is to use whipped egg whites in the batter and to cook them in a metal ring mold. Just like baking biscuits or rolls, the secret to getting them really tall and fluffy is to have them touching something on all sides – this helps the batter rise so high!
What Can I Use Instead of Ring Molds?
No ring mold for your soufflé pancakes? No problem. Try these alternatives:
3-inch biscuit cutters Tin cans (tuna cans would work great) with the sharp edges filed off on the top and bottom. Make one out of wax paper by cutting a strip of paper, folding it lengthwise (using about 3-4 inch folds) to desired thickness then stapling the ends together to make a ring. (Spray the inside with cooking spray just in case.)
Expert Tips
If you are whisking the eggs and cream of tartar by hand, I suggest first moving the whisk back and forth through the egg whites and cream of tartar till you see some foam. Then whisk them in a circular motion by hand until the whites have formed stiff peaks. These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh, but will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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