Chez Ma Tante's Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2½ tbsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1¼ cups whole milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp clarified butter, melted
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salted butter and maple syrup, for serving

Method

1. 1

   Whisk the egg, egg yolk, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest together until fluffy.

2. 2

   Alternate adding the milk and flour, stirring until just combined and still slightly lumpy.

3. 3

   Heat a heavy pan (preferably cast iron) on medium-high for 5 minutes, then add ¼ cup of clarified butter.

4. 4

   Once the butter is shimmering, ladle ⅓ cup batter per pancake into the pan, ensuring butter remains in the pan at all times.

5. 5

   Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until dark, crispy edges form.

6. 6

   Serve hot with salted butter and maple syrup.