Duck Fat Pancakes

Luxurious and fluffy pancakes made with duck fat or clarified butter for an extra rich and indulgent breakfast. These golden-brown pancakes combine classic ingredients with a gourmet twist for an unforgettable morning treat.

6 servings
1 hr 6 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 whole large eggs
  • 2.0625 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup duck fat
  • to taste maple syrup
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk milk and eggs in a large bowl to blend. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture; whisk just to blend. Cover and chill for up to 1 hour.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Melt duck fat in a large skillet to a depth of 1/3" over medium heat. Using a 1/4-cup measure and working in batches, spoon batter into skillet. Cook until pancakes are slightly puffed and golden brown and bubbles form and begin to pop along edges, 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 1-2 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate.

    4 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer pancakes to plates. Drizzle generously with syrup.

    2 min

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