Recipe Box, Pancake Pillows
Have you ever heard of Japanese pancakes?
They are also known as pancake souffles
WOW, right??
This beautiful breakfast was presented to me last weekend!
2 thick, fluffy pancake pillows,
stacked and topped with crispy bacon,
a sprinkle of powdered sugar,
and a generous drizzle of maple syrup
I can’t take a minute of credit for this remarkable dish,
it was courtesy of my son, HHjr, who LOVES to cook
A cold and rainy Saturday meant no pancakes on the outdoor griddle…
so he created these stove top
And they were AMAZING!
This recipe is from the Food Network here
You will need ring molds like these
Pancake Pillows
Equipment
- four 3-inch-wide-by-2 1/2-inch-high ring molds
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk plus 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, confectioners’ sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg yolk in a medium bowl until combined.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in another large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it’s OK if there are a few lumps).
- Stir one-third of the beaten egg whites into the flour-milk mixture. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined (take care not to overmix).
- Lightly spray the inside of four 3-inch-wide-by-2 1/2-inch-high ring molds with nonstick cooking spray
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Put the prepared ring molds in the middle of the skillet and fill each with 1/2 cup of batter (it should fill each ring mold about halfway).
- Cover the skillet with the lid and cook until the batter rises to the tops of the ring molds and is golden on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
- Release the bottom of the pancakes with a spatula. Grasp the sides of the ring molds with tongs to stabilize them and then carefully flip. Cover and cook until golden on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
- Transfer to a plate and remove the mold. Keep warm while you prepare the rest of the pancakes.
- Lightly spray the ring molds and coat the skillet with nonstick cooking spray and repeat the cooking method with the remaining batter.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup. The pancakes should be eaten before they deflate.
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The Pancake Pillows aren’t hard but they do take a little time
Here are some of my favorite pancake recipes that are quick and easy…
With Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, and Easter coming up,
you might want to keep all of these different pancakes
in mind for a special holiday breakfast
👑 ❤️ 🐰
Browned sausage crumbles are added to the batter before cooking
This goes together quickly using frozen mini pancakes
These are wonderful for Spring and Easter
Red White & Blueberry Pancake Stacks
These mini stacks are such fun to make, serve and eat!
Oh, and National Pancake Day is coming up on February 16!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
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Jenna, what a stunning presentation! The pancake pillows look heavenly with bacon on top. HHjr is truly a chef and you are a blessed mother. Thanks for sharing the recipe, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Thank you Pam, I was very impressed!!
Wow, your son’s Japanese style soufflé pancakes look like brunch at some high end fancy smanchy restaurant! They look so delicious!
I know, right!! I was pretty blown away, and yes they were delicious!
Jenna, this dish looks both beautiful and delicious! Your son is a talented chef! Thanks for sharing the recipe. My family loves pancakes! Happy Thursday!
Thank you Shannon, I was amazed!!
So lovely! And the presentation is lovely too!
Thanks Dorothy, I was pretty wowed!
As I’m reading this, hubby is making breakfast (his Covid job) and it smells delicious, and I’m sure the sausage stuffed pancakes will be one of his favorite ideas. I’ll pass it along…such fun photos, too! Thanks, Sandi
Lucky you! The sausage stuffed pancakes are my favorite!
Wow! You have a fabulous son! These are just beautiful — I’d never heard of them before and they look delicious and I love how they are served with the bacon and powdered sugar. Theu are so cute, being served by your little “butler!”
Thanks Jeanie, and yes I thought my plate was “butler worthy!” 😂
How impressive! Your son is a real chef and his presentation is superb! So glad he spoils you, hehe, very deserving I’m sure. Now I am really hungry! 😋
Thanks Cyndi, he really does love to cook and does spoil me…sometimes we fight over the kitchen 😂
Very cool! And yes, this is the first I’ve ever heard of this type of pancake:@)
They are crazy cool!
I’ve never seen these, but Shrove Tuesday is coming up and pancakes are always for dinner. You make me a brave cook!
I love pancakes for dinner! thanks Leslie Anne!
Such a great idea. Stacked pancake pillows. Beautiful presentation. How special to have HHjr cook for you. Happy weekend.
I was very amazed!!!
These are beautiful! I love reading your blog; there is usually something fun to learn.
thank you!
Jenna, I’m not familiar with these little pancake souffles! So beautiful and no doubt delicious! You won the son lottery with HH Jr 🙂 ♥
Thank you Mary, these pancakes are show stoppers 🙂
Wow these sound and look so delicious!
thanks Liz, they really are show stopping!
These look amazing! We tried making these a few weeks ago but didn’t use a ring mold. That seems to be the trick!
Thank you, yes, the ring mold is the secret, it keeps the batter from spreading so the pancakes will rise
Oh my goodness, Jenna, I must try these!! Aren’t you lucky to have a son that loves to cook? The Japanese pancakes look swoon-worthy! ❤️
Thanks Kitty, he really surprised me with this breakfast, it really was swoon worthy!!
It’s so nice that your son is such a good cook. These pancakes look amazing and thanks for sharing the recipe to make them. Hope you have a nice week Jenna.
Thanks Julie, he is a great cook and has basically taken over the kitchen, which is fine with me!
I love the name ‘Pancake Pillows’ Such a clever idea too. They sound delicious.
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thanks so much, they make quite a presentation don’t they!
Those look EPIC, never heard of them but I want to try them now for sure! #SundaysonSilverado
thank you, they do make quite an impression!!