Fluffy Pancake Recipe (2024)

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My Japanese fluffy pancake recipe is the best! These super fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are light and airy, like little clouds. They’re a perfect fit for a brunch party menu, Sunday morning breakfast, or even breakfast for dinner!

Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe

Japanese soufflé pancakes are a deliciously light and fluffy version of traditional American pancakes. They’re so soft and airy!

Japanese pancakes are made with the same ingredients as the pancakes you’re familiar with – this soufflé pancake recipe only requires folding whipped egg whites into the pancake batter to make them extra fluffy.

Pastry rings mold the pancakes while they cook, making them perfect, airy little towers. I’ll show you how to make fluffy Japanese pancakes, and I guarantee you will love them! This is the best Japanese pancake recipe ever.

This is now the pancake recipe my kids ask for every time. It is just amazing.

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Souffle Pancakes Recipe Ingredients

• Egg Yolks
• Powdered Sugar
• Whole Milk
• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Egg Whites
• Salt

How to Make Fluffy Pancakes

1. Separate the egg yolks and egg whites. Place the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl and the egg whites in the bowl of your mixer. Set aside the egg whites.Add the powdered sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until creamy. Stir in the whole milk, then the flour and baking powder.Start whipping the egg whites with the salt, starting on a medium speed and gradually increasing to high speed until you get stiff peaks.
2. Place a non-stick skillet with a lid on your stove and turn on low heat (as low as possible).While the skillet is warming up, fold about ⅓ of the whipped egg whites into the rest of the pancake batter. When smooth, add the rest of the egg whites in two times. Try not to overwork the batter to avoid deflating the egg whites.Generously grease your pastry rings and skillet with cooking oil. Place the rings in the pan and fill about half of the rings with the pancake batter. They will rise while cooking so be careful not to overfill them.
3. Directly place the lid back on the skillet and leave to cook for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the lid (there will be some steam), gently flip each pastry ring with a flat spatula then place the lid back on for another 3 minutes.If the Soufflé Pancakes do not come out easily of the pastry rings, run a small sharp knife around the edges of the ring.Repeat the process if required, making sure to re-grease the rings between each rounds. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
• Whisk or spatula
• Non-stick skillet or non-stick pan, with a lid
• (Note: if you don’t have pastry rings, you can make some by saving your cans and using a can opener on both sides.)
• Non-stick cooking spray (optional)

Japanese Fluffy Pancakes Tips

• Heat the pan over the lowest heat possible – and preheat it for a long time before making your pancakes. You want the pan to be fully hot, but you also want it to be at a very low heat.
• Don’t over-beat or under-beat the egg whites. You want a stiff peak when you lift the whisk – the egg whites should stand up firmly, with the very tip bending.
• After the pancake starts to form, add more batter on top. This is how you make fluffy pancakes tall. I also use a ring mold so they keep their shape and are even taller.
• Cook the pancakes slowly and with a lid. Otherwise, the inside of the pancake might never cook correctly. You can also try adding 1 tablespoon of water to the pan to help steam them.

Japanese Pancakes FAQs

What to Serve with Japanese Pancakes

This is the best fluffy pancakes recipe that will be delicious with any of your favorite pancake toppings! Other than the classic maple syrup, here are a few ideas for toppings:

• Strawberry Vanilla Jam
• Berry Compote
• Strawberry Sauce
• Sauteed Apples

Easy Breakfast Recipes

• Sheet Pan Pancakes
• Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
• French Toast Casserole
• Banana Bread Waffles Recipe
• Dutch Baby Pancake
• Sausage Breakfast Casserole

If you love these fluffy Japanese pancakes, try more of my favorite breakfast recipes.

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