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Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

These Fluffy Japanese Pancakes are light as air, incredibly soft, and perfectly jiggly—like eating a vanilla cloud! Whether you're making brunch extra special or craving a dessert-like breakfast, this recipe brings café-style pancakes right to your kitchen. No molds or fancy tools needed!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp / 30g butter
  • ½ cup / 125ml milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • ⅔ cup / 80g flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ cup / 50g sugar

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
  4. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold egg whites into batter in three additions until fully incorporated.
  6. Heat a greased skillet over low-medium heat.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fluffy-japanese-pancakes/

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping whites.
  • Don’t rush the cooking—low and slow keeps them fluffy inside.
  • If the pancakes are browning too fast, reduce the heat slightly.