Description
Enjoy light and fluffy pancakes made with whipped egg whites for an airy texture. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these sweet pancakes can be topped with your favorite fruits, syrup, or whipped cream for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Butter, for cooking
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Maple syrup or honey, for serving
- Fresh fruit (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Separate the Eggs: Crack the eggs and separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks in a separate bowl.
- Mix the Egg Yolks: Add granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg yolks. Whisk until well combined and slightly pale.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Whip the Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, maintaining the airiness.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over low to medium-low heat.
- Prepare the Cooking Surface: Melt a small amount of butter in the skillet to coat the surface.
- Scoop the Batter: Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. For extra fluffiness, stack two scoops.
- Cover and Cook: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are set and the top is bubbly.
- Flip the Pancakes: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, still covered, until golden brown.
- Repeat: Remove pancakes and repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
- Stack the Pancakes: Stack cooked pancakes on a serving plate, optionally layering with fresh fruit.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Lightly dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and add fresh fruits or whipped cream if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your fluffy pancakes while warm!
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream on top.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences; berries, bananas, or even chocolate chips can be great additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes