Lay the bacon on a baking rack in a single layer. Bake at 400°F for 16-20 minutes or until it reaches desired crispiness.Note: You can also cook bacon in frying pan, however bacon will be flatter if baked and easier to cook in pancakes.
Blot bacon with paper towel to absorb excess grease. Set aside for now.
Make Pancake Batter:
In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl and mix together: milk, eggs, and cooking oil.
Pour the pancake batter into a medium freezer bag. Seal tightly and snip off a small piece of one corner. (You can also use a pancake dispenser or pour with a spoon)
Add bag with batter to a bowl while preparing the frying pan. Keep the snipped corner facing up so that it doesn't spill out.
Make Bacon Pancake Dippers:
Heat the frying pan with a bit of cooking oil.Add a thin strip of pancake batter. Place half a piece of bacon in the center and gently push down into pancake. Cook until bubbles form and begin to pop, about 1-3 minutes. Flip over and cook other side another 1-2 minutes. Remove and store on a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat until all bacon and pancake batter has been used.
Place bacon pancake dippers on a plate with a small bowl of maple syrup for dipping and whipped cream or greek yogurt if desired. Serve with slices of fresh fruit.
Recipe Notes:
Bake The Bacon - This creates flatter bacon which is easier to add to the pancakes. I used a baking rack but you could also cook bacon on a baking sheet in the oven.
If You Have A Pancake Dispenser, Use It - These are containers that pour out the pancake batter onto the skillet. If you don't have one, you can use a medium-sized freezer bag as I did.
Cut Bacon In Half - This makes smaller pancakes that are much easier to flip. I tested making a pancake with a full strip of bacon and it was just too big!
Pour A Thin Strip Of Pancake Batter - A little goes a long way. Pour a thin strip that is the same length as the bacon. Once the bacon is pressed into the batter, it will spread out a little.
Keep Pancake Batter In A Bowl - If using the bag method as I did, keep the bag of batter in a bowl with the snipped end facing up. This will keep the batter from spilling when you're not using it.
Reduce The HeatAs You Go - The pan will get hotter over time as you're baking the pancakes. Reduce the heat a little to help.