Ingredients

  • 1 14 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 12 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 34 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 14 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 14 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, separated, plus
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • maple syrup, for serving

Method

  • To make batter: In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir together buttermilk and sour cream until combined.
  • Add egg yolks and butter to buttermilk mixture.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • In large bowl, use electric mixer or balloon whisk to beat all 4 egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Pour buttermilk mixture over dry ingredients.
  • Whisk until just combined.
  • (Note: Batter should be lumpy, with visible streaks of flour.)
  • Using spatula, carefully fold whites into batter until just combined.
  • (Note: Do not overmix a few streaks of whites should be visible.
  • ).
  • To cook cloudcakes: In large, nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-low heat.
  • Using 1/8-cup measure or small ladle, spoon batter into pan.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bottom is evenly browned.
  • Flip pancakes.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until second side is golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Cook remaining batter, using more vegetable oil as needed to grease pan.