Chef Sven's Famous Swedish Pancakes

Chef Sven • 2024-01-12

Today, I’m going to share with you one of my most popular recipes: Chef Sven’s Famous Swedish Pancakes. These pancakes are incredibly light and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness that will have you coming back for seconds (or thirds!). They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a sweet treat any time of the day.

I developed this recipe years ago when I was a young chef working at a small cafe in Stockholm. We had a limited pantry, but I always loved experimenting with different ingredients to create unique and delicious dishes. One day, I decided to try making traditional American pancakes but with a Swedish twist.

The key to making these pancakes light and fluffy is to separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites into stiff peaks. This creates air pockets in the batter, resulting in pancakes that are tender and airy. I also use buttermilk in the batter, which adds tanginess and helps to activate the baking powder.

Now, let’s get started on making Chef Sven’s Famous Swedish Pancakes!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg yolks, and melted butter.
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough pancakes.
4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pancake batter until just incorporated. This will help to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
6. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease with butter or cooking spray.
7. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.

I hope you enjoy making and eating Chef Sven’s Famous Swedish Pancakes as much as I do! They are a true delight and always bring a smile to my face. Happy cooking!