Japanese Hotcake with Figs & Berries

These Japanese-styled pancakes, with the adorable moniker of hotto kēki in Japanese, are denser and more compact than regular buttermilk pancakes. Their distinctly thicker discs provide more cake in one bite, resulting in a satisfying mouth-feel without compromising on fluffiness. Paired with figs that enhance the sweetness of the hotcakes and the citrus zing from the berries for contrast, this is a lighter option if you want pancakes for breakfast without the subsequent waves of comatose that the usual pancakes bring.