Make batter for pancakes – Place 100g (4oz) plain flour in bowl. Make well in centre of flour and add 1 egg. Beat egg and slowly incorporate flour.

Add 125ml (¼pt) milk gradually until flour, egg and milk have combined into a smooth thick
batter.

Grill 8-12 rashers lean Maple Cure back bacon for about 2 – 4 mins under a hot preheated grill.

To make pancakes – Heat 5ml (1tsp) oil in a non-stick pan, when hot tip out any residue oil.

Add 4 large spoonfuls of batter, allow to set and brown on one side before carefully turning. Repeat using all batter.

Serve pancakes stacked with crispy bacon rashers and liberally pour over maple syrup.