Griddle Cake/Bun (Maple Pancake Bun)

Ingredients:

225g All-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

323ml cup milk

28g butter ~ melted

Maple Balls

1 cup (240ml) maple syrup

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, simmer the maple syrup until it reaches 265F, about 10-15 minutes. Pour the mixture onto a parchment baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, then let it cool at room temperature. Cut the maple syrup into small pieces, roll it into balls, and set it aside for later use.
2. On a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crispy.  Set aside
3. In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and whisk them together. Then, add the liquid ingredients and mix until combined. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. Using a lightly greased ring mold over a flat top or nonstick pan, heat over medium heat and add unsalted butter. Add 1-1/2 tbsp of batter, sprinkle in 6-8 maple syrup balls, and poke into the batter. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove the ring mold, flip, and repeat on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter until finished.