Delicious Fluffy Japanese Pancakes 🥞Recipe

Ingredients:
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
– 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 tsp salt
– Butter (for greasing)
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)
– Maple syrup (for serving)
– Whipped cream (optional)
How To Make:
– Separate the eggs: Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites into two large bowls.
– Whisk the yolks: Add sugar to the yolks and whisk until the mixture turns pale and creamy. Then, stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
– Sift in the dry ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the yolk mixture. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
– Whip the egg whites: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This is what will make your pancakes super fluffy!
– Fold gently: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three parts. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
– Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat and grease it lightly with butter. Using a ring mold (if you have one), spoon the batter into the mold to get a nice shape. If you don’t have a mold, just spoon the batter directly onto the pan and shape it as best you can. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes on one side until bubbles form and the edges look set. Flip gently and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
– Serve and enjoy: Transfer your fluffy pancakes to a plate, dust with powdered sugar, add a dollop of whipped cream, and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve immediately and enjoy the fluffiness!