How to Make It
Separate the Eggs
Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in a small bowl and the whites in a large bowl.
Mix the Yolk Batter
Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Place a fine strainer over the bowl and sift in the flour and baking powder. Gently mix until no lumps remain, being careful not to overmix.
Whip the Egg Whites
Add the lemon juice to the egg whites and beat on medium speed until foamy. Add one-third of the sugar and beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
Add another third of the sugar and continue beating until the mixture doubles in volume. Add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Combine the Batter
Pour the yolk mixture over the whipped egg whites and gently fold until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Prepare to Cook
Heat a pan over medium heat and grease lightly. Reduce heat to low and scoop the batter into the pan in tall mounds. Dollop a little extra batter on top of each and gently smooth.
Add a spoonful of water to the pan and cover with a lid to create steam.
Cook the Pancakes
Cook for 4–5 minutes — the pancakes are ready to flip when the sides look matte and set rather than wet and shiny, and they hold their shape when you gently nudge them.
Flip carefully using a wide spatula and cook for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
Fluffy Souffle Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 ½ tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- A tiny pinch of salt
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp sugar added gradually
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Vegetable oil or unsalted butter
Instructions
- Separate the eggs and whisk the yolks with milk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt until blended.
- Whip the egg whites with lemon juice and sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the yolk mixture.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet over low heat, spoon in batter mounds, cover with a lid, and steam to help them rise.
- When the sides begin to set, flip carefully and cook until golden and cooked through. Serve warm.
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