The Fluffiest Japanese Pancakes

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Be sure to serve these with our Maine Maple Blueberry Syrup and Crème Chantilly!

 

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Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 5 egg whites
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Mix together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, egg yolk, and melted butter. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until combined and few lumps are present.
  • In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, add the egg whites. Whip until soft peaks form. Sprinkle in the sugar. Once combined, whip on medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter in 3 parts (with the goal being to trap as much air as possible). In a shallow-edged skillet, place a 3-inch ring mold and spray with pan coating. Heat the pan to medium-high heat and scoop in 4–6 ounces of batter. Reduce heat to low and allow the pancakes to cook for 7 minutes. Place the skillet with the pancake batter in the oven for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, gently flip the rings with the batter, and cook the other side on the stove for 7 minutes. (If you prefer to skip the ring mold, you can eliminate the oven step. Simply pour the batter into a more natural, flat shape in your pan on the stove, cooking each side for about 7 minutes.)
  • Using tongs, gently remove the hot ring mold and serve with Maine maple blueberry syrup and crème chantilly.

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