# Ingredients:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Bacon
10 - 4 strips bacon
→ Topping
11 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin or insert paper liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a separate bowl, gently whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
05 - Add the wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender texture.
06 - Fold in half of the chopped bacon pieces into the batter.
07 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, using approximately one heaping tablespoon per cup.
08 - Distribute the remaining chopped bacon over each portion.
09 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until pancake bites are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
10 - Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle each bite with maple syrup and serve warm with extra syrup available.
