quinta-feira, 13 de outubro de 2011

Pancakes

       Ingredients
·  8 slices bacon, chopped
·  1 cup maple syrup
·  1 cinnamon stick
·  1 vanilla bean, split or a splash of vanilla extract
·  2 cups multigrain pancake mix
·  1 3/4 cups low-fat milk (add a bit more for a thinner pancake)
·  1 egg
·  A pinch of cayenne pepper or chili pepper
 ·        Makes about 16 pancakes 

 Preparation
·   In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a plate and let cool.
·   While bacon is cooking, pour maple syrup into a small saucepot with the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean and warm through.
·    In a large bowl, mix together the pancake mix, milk, egg, cayenne pepper or chili powder and reserved bacon. Heat a nonstick griddle or sauté pan over medium heat and cook pancakes to your desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side.