Pancakes are already a breakfast joy, but add crispy bacon and pure maple syrup, and you’ve got a breakfast that’s truly Canadian, and absolutely irresistible! Imagine perfectly stacked fluffy pancakes, each with bits of crispy bacon cooked right into them. Then just before diving in, a generous pour of rich maple syrup crowns the top, cascading over the sides. Sweet, savory, and all kinds of comforting, this is a breakfast to wake up for!
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
In a separate bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups of milk, 1 large egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
Gently fold in 1 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon.
Heat a lightly buttered griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Pour or scoop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
Cook the pancakes until the tops start to bubble and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes more.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
Serve the pancakes warm, draped generously with pure maple syrup. Optionally, top with extra crumbled bacon.