Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Oh boy! These are a couple fantastic recipes. The pancakes are a GREAT alternative to store-bought pancake mix. They're easy enough to make and taste AMAZING! I'm quite a fan, if you haven't guessed. **Quick note on the Syrup... The maple flavoring pours VERY FAST! I've been known to accidentally pour in over a tablespoon of the stuff into my syrup. I'd advise measuring it out AWAY from the syrup. 
Happy Breakfast (or Lunch or Dinner)!


Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
· 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1 tablespoon white sugar
· 1 1/4 cups milk
· 1 egg
· 3 tablespoons butter, melted
· 2 tsp of Vanilla Extract

Directions
1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour twice, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, vanilla, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Maple Flavored Pancake Syrup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 3/4 cup water

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the sugars, water and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes. Serve over pancakes, waffles or French toast.