PANCAKES MU WAY ENJOY DAN:

                          PANCAKES MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6 

INGREDIENTS:

3-tablespoons butter, softened + 5 more tablespoons, cut into in cubes & chilled

1-1/2-cups buttermilk

1-1/2-cups milk

3-cups all-purpose flour

1/4-cup sugar

1-tablespoon baking powder

1-teaspoon baking soda

1/2--teaspoon salt

3/4-cup mint chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 F)

1.   Pour 1-tablespoon softened butter on to a sheet pan; then line with parchment paper.

2.   Set aside.

3.   Combine buttermilk & milk, set aside.

4.   In a food processor, add flour & next 4 ingredients.

5.   Blend until combined, about 30 seconds.

6.   Sprinkle the chilled butter cubes on top & pulse the mixture until the butter is coarse & sandy.

7.   Transfer the mixture to a bowl & pour the buttermilk mixture on top.

8.   Whisk to combine, let stand 5 minutes.

9.   Place the prepared baking sheet in the oven to heat as batter sits.

10  Remove hot pan & add 2 tablespoons softened butter to the pan.

11  Return to the oven until butter is melted, about 1 minute.

12  Remove pan & carefully tip to spread melted butter around.

13  Stir in risen batter & pour it into the center of the pan.

14  Tipping again to spread the batter evenly.

15  Sprinkle on chocolate chips evenly over the batter.

16  Return pan to the & cook for 13-15 minutes.

17  Broil until tops turn golden brown, 1-2- minutes.

18  Let cool slightly & then cut into squares.

19  Top with pure maple syrup, or jam.

ENJOY DAN.             COURAGE STRENTH AND HOPE!!!