Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar (adjust sweetness to preference)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs (separate yolks and whites)
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or individual ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent the soufflé from sticking.
Make the Base: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour to form a roux (paste) and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk the Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Slowly add the cooled milk mixture to the egg yolks, mixing until smooth and well combined.
Beat the Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.