American Style Pancakes (Jamie Oliver)
Recipe Summary
Fluffy and tender American-style pancakes made by whipping egg whites separately into stiff peaks and gently folding them into the batter (Jamie Oliver).
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs | 3 large | Separated (yolks and whites) |
| Flour | 115 g | |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp | |
| Milk | 140 ml | |
| Salt | 1 pinch | For whipping the egg whites |
Instructions
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Prepare the Egg Yolk Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, flour, baking powder, and milk until smooth.
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Whip and Fold Egg Whites
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Add the whipped egg whites to the yolk mixture and fold gently with a spatula without deflating the foam.
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Cook
Cook in a skillet preheated over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and puffed up.
Useful Notes
Fluffy Pancake Secret
Whipping the egg whites with salt until stiff and folding them gently into the batter without knocking out the air is the secret to achieving that signature extra-thick, fluffy American pancake texture.