Description

These Puffy Pancakes are delightfully thick, fluffy, and perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Made with simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, milk, butter, and eggs, the recipe uses a unique stovetop method where the batter is cooked covered in a pan to achieve an irresistibly soft and pillowy texture. Serve them warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, and whipped cream for a classic and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

4 cups whole milk (slightly warm to the touch)
3/4 cups unsalted sweet cream butter (melted)
3 large egg yolks
4 large egg whites

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Instructions

Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until evenly combined.
Mix wet ingredients: In another large bowl, mix the melted butter, warm milk, and egg yolks until well combined.
Beat egg whites: Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
Combine wet and dry mixtures: Carefully pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients bowl, stirring consistently until just combined.
Fold in egg whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter to preserve airiness, resulting in fluffy pancakes.
Prepare stovetop: Heat a 6-inch pan over low-medium heat and spray both the pan and its lid with non-stick cooking spray.
Scoop batter into pan: Using a large ice cream scooper, place portions of pancake batter into the prepared pan.
Cook covered: Place the lid on the pan and cook the pancakes for 3 to 5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Repeat cooking: Continue the process with the remaining batter, cooking all pancakes similarly.
Serve: Top the pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, and whipped cream to enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Notes

Ensure the milk is slightly warm to help melt the butter and better combine with other ingredients.
Folding in the egg whites gently is key to maintaining the pancakes’ fluffy texture.
Using a lid while cooking traps steam and helps the pancakes cook evenly without flipping.
Spraying the lid as well as the pan prevents sticking when the lid contacts the batter.
If desired, fresh berries or nuts can be added to the batter for variation.