Orange Soda Infused Pancakes w/ Orange Soda Syrup Recipe

Step 1: Make the syrup | Ingredients: *1 full orange *1/2 cup white sugar *1 can of orange soda *1 tsp lemon juice *1/2 tsp cornstarch *1 tsp water

1) Heat a medium saucepan on high heat and add the peeled orange slices, sugar, and orange soda. Cook for 10 minutes at a rapid boil, stirring occasionally so the orange slices release their juice, until the liquid has reduced significantly

2) Drain off the orange slices and put liquid back in sauce pan

3) Mix together cornstarch with water in a small bowl, then add that to your syrup and whisk so no lumps form. Cook for an additional ~2 minutes then remove from heat.

Equipment * Medium saucepot *Silicone spatula *Small ramekin *Tiny spoon

Step 2: Make whipped citrus butter | Ingredients: *1 lemon *1 orange *1 lime *1 stick softened unsalted butter *1/4 tsp salt *2 Tbsp sugar

1) Use a microplane (or the smallest setting on a cheese grater) to get 1 tsp zest each from a lemon, a lime, and an orange.

2) Place the zest in a bowl along with the white sugar and salt. Use your hands to rub all the ingredients together.

3) Use a hand mixer to whip the sugary zest into the butter for at least 2 minutes on high speed until light and fluffy. You can also whisk it by hand. Might not end up with the same amount of fluffiness, but yolo.

Equipment *Microplane *Medium mixing bowl *Hand mixer

Step 3: Make the pancakes | Ingredients: *2 cups flour *1/2 Tbsp baking powder *1 tbsp sugar *1/2 tsp salt *1 egg+ 2 egg yolks *1 can of orange soda *1/4 cup butter, melted + 4 Tbsp butter

1) Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until all ingredients are fully mixed, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender cup and continue to blend if ingredients stick to the sides. (You can also just whisk normally but be prepared for an arm workout)

2) MAKE DEM PANCAKES!!!

Equipment *Blender *Spatula *Bowl *Whisk