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Classic Vanilla Souffle

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Use the “weight” measurements for bakery-level precision.

Ingredient Volume Weight Notes
Unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp 28g For greasing ramekins
Granulated sugar ¼ cup + 2 tbsp 75g For coating ramekins + filling
Whole milk 1 cup 240ml Room temperature preferred
Vanilla bean (or 2 tsp extract) ½ bean Split lengthwise, seeds scraped
Large egg yolks 4 70g At room temperature
All-purpose flour ¼ cup 32g Sifted
Large egg whites 5 150g At room temperature
Cream of tartar ¼ tsp 0.5g Stabilizes whites
Pinch of fine sea salt 1 pinch 0.3g
Powdered sugar (for dusting) 1 tbsp 8g Optional, for serving

Equipment Needed

    • 4 (6-oz) ramekins or one 1.5-qt soufflé dish

    • Pastry brush

    • Medium saucepan

    • Stand mixer or hand mixer + large bowl

  • Rubber spatula (preferably a sturdy, straight-edged one)

  • Instant-read thermometer (optional, for milk)


Instructions (Step-by-Step)



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