Sour-Cream Pancakes with Sour-Cream Maple Syrup

Directions

1. 1.

   Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted.

2. 2.

   Preheat oven to 200°F.

3. 3.

   Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together sour cream, milk, egg, and melted butter (2 tablespoons), then whisk into flour mixture.

4. 4.

   Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with melted butter and heat over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, pour a scant 1/4 cup batter per pancake into skillet and cook until bubbles appear on surface and undersides are golden brown. Flip and cook other side, about 1 minute. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Lightly butter skillet between batches.

5. 5.

   Serve pancakes with warm syrup.