Brunch Pancakes

For the pancakes

1. Place the flour in a mixing bowl with the bicarbonate of soda and caster sugar.
2. Make a well in the centre and add the eggs and buttermilk.
3. Whisk together to make a smooth batter, adding a little extra milk if needed.
4. Heat a frying pan until almost smoking; add a dot of butter, then pour on about 1 large tablespoon mixture to make one pancake.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden, then turn over and cook another minute or so on the other side.
6. Repeat with all the remaining mixture.

For the maple syrup bacon

1. Dry fry the bacon until crispy, add the maple syrup and stir the bacon in the syrup as it boils, making sure that the syrup does not burn.
2. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the syrup is reduced to a sticky syrup.
3. Place on a plate and allow to cool.

To Serve

1. Serve the pancakes warm with a little butter, the cranberry sauce and bacon.