Ingredients
Scale
The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients, especially fresh eggs and good-quality flour. I’ve learned from years of cooking with my mum and grandmother that simple ingredients, treated with care, yield the best results. Whenever possible, I use organic eggs and sift the flour to keep the batter light. If you’re looking for substitutions, feel free to swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free twist, though the texture might be slightly different.
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons milk (whole or your choice of plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Butter or oil for greasing the pan
- Optional: pinch of cream of tartar for stabilizing egg whites
Instructions
- Separate the eggs carefully, placing the whites in a clean, dry bowl and the yolks in another.
- In the bowl with yolks, whisk together milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep batter light.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add half the sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Adding a pinch of cream of tartar here can help stabilize the whites.
- Slowly fold about a third of the egg whites into the yolk batter to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Using a ring mold or spoon, carefully spoon batter to form thick, round pancakes. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottoms are golden and the top starts to set.
- Flip the pancakes gently, cover again, and cook for another 4 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to avoid browning too quickly.
- Serve immediately with butter, syrup, fresh berries, or any topping you love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
