Sweet Bacon Mix (Printable Version)

Soft, airy pancakes speckled with crispy bacon that bring a heavenly mix of sweet and salty to your breakfast or brunch table.

# Ingredients:

→ Batter Ingredients

01 - 1 cup of plain flour, measured carefully
02 - 2 spoons of white sugar
03 - 1 and a half teaspoons of baking powder
04 - Half a teaspoon of baking soda
05 - Half a teaspoon of salt, coarse works best
06 - 1 and 1/4 cups of tangy buttermilk
07 - 2 spoons of melted unsalted butter
08 - 1 big egg

→ Extras for Pancakes

09 - 8 strips of bacon
10 - Butter for cooking and slathering on top
11 - Warm maple syrup as a sweet topping

# Steps:

01 - Mix up the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a big bowl. Separately, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg in a medium bowl. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix's center and stir gently until it’s barely mixed. Lumps are fine. Let it chill for a bit.
02 - Fry the bacon in a hot pan on medium-high until it crisps up, and the fat melts. Drain it on a plate with paper towels, then chop into little pieces. If you want, keep a spoon of the bacon fat for pancake cooking.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium or set an electric griddle to 350°F. Melt a bit of butter or bacon grease in it to get it ready for pancakes.
04 - Spoon a quarter cup of batter into the pan, then sprinkle some bacon bits on top. Cook for about two minutes until bubbles pop on the surface. Flip it and cook until both sides are golden brown. Place on a plate with the bacon side up.
05 - Keep cooking with the rest of the batter and bacon, adding more butter as needed. To keep pancakes warm, use a 200°F oven or cover them with foil. Once done, serve right away with butter and syrup drizzled on top.

# Notes:

01 - You’ll love the mix of salty bacon and sweet syrup in these fluffy pancakes.
02 - Ideal for a slow weekend morning meal, either Saturday or Sunday.
03 - HACK: Save time by snipping raw bacon straight into the skillet using kitchen scissors.
04 - Makes enough for 4, though pancake size will change the total number.
05 - Store extras in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them for 3-4 months.

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