INGREDIENTS

1. 2cupsall-purpose flour
2. 2teaspoonsbaking powder
3. 1/3teaspoonsalt
4. 1/3cup meltedbutter
5. 1cupbuttermilkor milk
6. 2largeeggs
7. 2largegranny smith apples, coarsely chopped
8. 1 1/2cupscheddar cheese, grated
9. 8slicesbacon, cooked and chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs and milk.
3. Whisk milk mixture into flour mix to make a pancake batter.
4. If it appears too thick, thin with a little more milk.
5. Do not overbeat- the mixture should be slightly lumpy.
6. Gently fold in apples, cheese, and bacon into pancake batter.
7. Heat a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with some oil over medium high heat.
8. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour into skillet.
9. Cook pancake until done (about 3-4 minutes per side).
10. Set aside, keep warm.
11. Repeat with remaining batter.
12. Serve pancakes with maple syrup.