Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Description
Take these fluffy Japanese pancakes to new heights by cooking the batter in ring molds for an fun and super impressive breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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2 eggs, separated
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form.
2
Butter enough 3 1/2-inch ring molds to fill your frying pan. Place molds in the pan over low heat. Cover.
3
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
4
Combine buttermilk, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture and stir until batter is fairly smooth.
5
Fold egg whites into the batter until combined. Small bits of egg whites still showing is ok.
6
Pour about 1/2 cup of batter into each mold and cover the pan. Cook until bubbles start forming at the top, about 5 minutes. Flip pancakes in their molds and cook until set, 3 to 4 minutes more.