Mega Fluffy Japanese Pancakes (Soufflé Pancakes)
This past Easter in Osaka I had the chance to try some Mega Fluffy Pancakes (Japanese soufflé pancakes) — the ones in the photo. I found this recipe and I hope to make them soon. Ingredients (makes 4 pancakes) 2 egg whites (to be precise, the recipe called for 84 g) 2 egg yolks (34 g) 35 g type 00 flour 2 g baking powder (Royal) 25 g whole milk 25 g sugar Vanilla extract or vanilla. Method To make the fluffy pancakes, first put the egg whites in a bowl and place them in the freezer for 10–12 minutes, until a thin layer of ice forms. In another bowl, put the yolks with the milk and mix well with a whisk. Add the vanilla extract (or vanilla) and the sifted flour and baking powder. Take the egg whites out of the freezer and beat them at low speed, adding the sugar little by little. You want a firm, stable meringue. Fold the whites into the yolk mixture: first add a small amount and mix vigorously, then add the rest of the whites, folding gently from the bottom up so they don't deflat...