Sunny Pancakes

Taste of Home 2006. A light, delicate pancake with a nice citrus flavor that the tangy orange sauce compliments.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  teaspoons  orange peel, finely grated
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  orange peel, finely grated

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, orange juice, milk, oil and orange peel; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown.
2. For orange sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with pancakes.