---
title: John Locke’s pancakes
description: "This is the right way."
image: john-lockes-pancakes.jpeg
category: Desserts
diet:
  - vegetarian
tags:
  - John Locke
servings: 10
prep time: 5 hours
cook time: 30 minutes
created: 2026-05-17
updated: 2026-05-17
---

Beat @whole eggs{3} and @egg yolks{4} until very well combined.

Add @flour{1%cup} to the eggs and beat until completely incorporated.

Take 6 Tbsp of @heavy cream{3/2%cups} and add them to the egg flour mixture. Whisk a little more.

Gradually pour in @clarified butter{3/4%cups} while continuing to mix.

Pour in the rest of the heavy cream. Add @nutmeg{1/2}(grated) and a splash of @orange blossom water{}.

Heat a frying pan or skillet on high, then lower the heat to medium.

Pour approximately half a cup of batter into the center of the pan and spread by swirling the pan. Cook until the middle seems done and the edges of the pancake begin to curl, then flip the pancake.