Gluten Free Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Fluffy gluten-free Japanese pancakes with a light, airy texture. Perfect for a delicious breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3 servings
Calories 466 kcal
- 1 cup 140g gluten-free flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 eggs separate whites and yolks
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- Butter maple syrup, whipped cream (for topping)
Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl.
Whisk egg yolks, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Fold into the dry ingredients.
Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar.
Gently fold egg whites into the batter without deflating.
Heat a pan on low, grease lightly, and place pancake molds.
Pour batter into molds, cover with a lid, and cook for 15–20 minutes.
Flip gently, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Serve warm with toppings.
- Cook slowly on low heat to maintain fluffiness.
- Avoid overmixing to keep air bubbles intact.
Keyword Gluten-free fluffy Japanese pancakes recipe