Maple-Bacon Pancakes

• slices bacon↗12
• flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• coarse salt↗1 teaspoon
• low-fat buttermilk↗2 cups
• pure maple syrup↗1⁄2 cup

  plus more for serving

• large eggs↗2

  lightly beaten

• unsalted butter↗6 tablespoons

  melted

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then break into 1" pieces. Reserve drippings and wipe out skillet.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, syrup, eggs and butter. Add to flour mixture and whisk until just combined (batter will have lumps).

3. 3

   Heat 1 teaspoon drippings in skillet over medium-low heat. For each pancake, arrange some of the bacon pieces in a circle in skillet. Slowly pour 1/3 cup batter over bacon, starting in center and moving outward in a swirling motion to prevent bacon from shifting. Cook until small bubbles form on surface. Flip, and cook until golden brown. Transfer finished pancakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with syrup.