Banana Pancakes with Orange Butter

Sometimes I get stuck in a rut.  I'm not always in the mood for maple syrup, no matter how good it is.  These are a great pancake to make when you want something different.  The pancake batter is a simple recipe, but the added banana and orange butter makes these special.

You don't need to go out to your favorite pancake house when you can make these at home.

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3~4 bananas (only mash 2 and save the others for garnish)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup light brown sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  In a medium mixing bowl combine the egg, milk, and cooking oil.  Add to the flour mixture.  Stir until just blended, batter should still be lumpy.  Fold in the mashed bananas, be careful not to over mix.

Heat a heavy skillet or griddle and pour about 1/4 cup of pancake mix onto hot griddle.  Cook until pancakes are golden brown, turning to cook the second side when pancake has a bubbly surface and is slightly dry around the edge.

In a small saucepan, combine the butter, orange juice concentrate and brown sugar.  Heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.  Keep sauce warm.

Serve pancakes with orange butter and banana slices.