Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
Finally! We've all been waiting for a gluten-free + dairy-free version of these fluffy things!
One Monday morning, my client's kiddos anxiously leaped at me when I walked into the door, asking me if I could make them "those fluffy little Japanese pancakes" that their friend's mom made for her kids, over the weekend. Since these amazing kids have Celiac Disease, they couldn't partake in the exciting soufflé pancake party with the rest of their friends. "Of course I will figure out how to make them for you," I replied.
The first time I made them, they were a flop, lol. The second time, I baked them... they were okay. I realized there needed to be steam in order for them to rise and cook inside, so I added some water to the skillet. Sure enough, it worked. I then ordered some stainless steel ring molds from Amazon, that gave unexpected and exciting height!
Once they're ready, I love drizzling with sweet butter syrup. A batch of this is made from 3 tablespoons of butter + 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, warmed up together, then drizzled onto the pancakes (while still warm), topped off with fresh berries or fruit...mmm...mmm... so yum!
PRO TIP: If you've got a cafe, or private clients you cook for, they WILL love these. If you're a farmer's market vendor, it would be wise for you to package this mix and sell it, because these little soufflé pancakes are a huge worldwide trend these days, and we don't see the gluten-free version very often.
If you make this scrumptious treat, be sure to tag me on Instagram #purefreshdaily so I can feature you in my IG stories!