Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes (Zero Gluten, Zero Flour)
Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes (Zero Gluten, Zero Flour)
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 4 eggs, separated into yolks and whites
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons collagen powder, optional
- as needed butter, or animal fat, for cooking
For Serving (Optional Toppings)
- as needed butter, for serving
- as needed whipped cream
- as needed cinnamon
- as needed maple syrup, optional
- as needed powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- 1
Carefully separate the egg yolks from the egg whites into two separate, clean, medium-sized bowls. Ensure no yolk gets into the egg whites, as this can prevent them from whipping properly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
To the bowl with the egg whites, add the gelatin powder. Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites and gelatin powder on high speed until stiff peaks form. The mixture should be glossy and hold its shape when the beaters are lifted.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the collagen powder (if using). Mix well with a fork or small whisk until the collagen is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites. Use a spatula to carefully incorporate the two mixtures, preserving as much air as possible. The goal is a smooth, fluffy batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over low heat. Add a generous amount of butter or animal fat to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 275
- 6
Scoop generous portions of the batter into the heated pan, forming thick, round pancakes. Immediately cover the pan with a lid to allow the pancakes to steam and puff up. Cook for 6 minutes on one side until golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 275
- 7
Carefully flip the pancakes and cover the pan again. Cook for another 6 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with any remaining batter, adding more butter or fat as needed.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 275
- 8
Serve the fluffy soufflé pancakes immediately, topped with butter, whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, and optionally, a drizzle of maple syrup or powdered sugar. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes (Zero Gluten, Zero Flour)
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 4 eggs, separated into yolks and whites
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons collagen powder, optional
- as needed butter, or animal fat, for cooking
For Serving (Optional Toppings)
- as needed butter, for serving
- as needed whipped cream
- as needed cinnamon
- as needed maple syrup, optional
- as needed powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- 1
Carefully separate the egg yolks from the egg whites into two separate, clean, medium-sized bowls. Ensure no yolk gets into the egg whites, as this can prevent them from whipping properly.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
To the bowl with the egg whites, add the gelatin powder. Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites and gelatin powder on high speed until stiff peaks form. The mixture should be glossy and hold its shape when the beaters are lifted.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the collagen powder (if using). Mix well with a fork or small whisk until the collagen is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites. Use a spatula to carefully incorporate the two mixtures, preserving as much air as possible. The goal is a smooth, fluffy batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over low heat. Add a generous amount of butter or animal fat to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 275 - 6
Scoop generous portions of the batter into the heated pan, forming thick, round pancakes. Immediately cover the pan with a lid to allow the pancakes to steam and puff up. Cook for 6 minutes on one side until golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 275 - 7
Carefully flip the pancakes and cover the pan again. Cook for another 6 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with any remaining batter, adding more butter or fat as needed.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 275 - 8
Serve the fluffy soufflé pancakes immediately, topped with butter, whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, and optionally, a drizzle of maple syrup or powdered sugar. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min