Adirondack Flapjacks

2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup Canola oil
1 cup pure maple syrup, warmed

Pour buttermilk in a large mixing bowl; add egg yolks and vanilla and whisk to combine. Continue whisking while gradually adding melted butter. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In small bowl of mixer, whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add sugar and beat to soft peaks. Set aside.

Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine. Fold in egg whites.

Cook pancakes on preheated griddle brushed with canola oil.