The Best Pancake Syrup E-V-E-R

1/2 c. Butter
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Buttermilk
1 T. Vanilla extract
1 T. Corn Syrup
1/4 t. Ground cinnamon (1/2 t. if you like the spice)
1/2 t. Baking soda

Bring butter, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and cinnamon to a simmer in a LARGE saucepan over med-high heat.
Once simmering, whisk in soda and cook for 10 seconds before removing from heat.

Hint: make sure you use a large saucepan because as soon as you add the soda it foams up. You can't remove it from the heat for 10 seconds so it will boil all over your stove if your pot isn't big enough.
Hint 2: This tastes better the second day so make it the night before if you can (It almost tastes carbonated because of the soday when it is first made). Reheat it and serve warm. 

Great with pancakes (pancakes that are worth the calories on O-Yummy) and french toast! Reminds me of the Kneaders syrup

Pancakes that are worth the calories!

3/4 c. Milk
2 T. White vinegar
1 C. All purpose flour
2 T. White sugar
1 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Egg
2 T. Butter-melted

Combine milk and vinegar in bowl & set aside for 5 minutes to "sour"---yes, the buttermilk substitute.

Combine flour, sugar, powder, soda, & Salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together egg and butter into "soured" milk. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients & whisk until lumps are gone. It may apear to be foamy on top but avoid over mixing (that's where you get the fluffiness in your pancakes-Mmmm)! drop by 1/4 cup measurements and cook till golden brown.

Yields 4 servings. I suggest at least doubling it!
Serve with your choice of syrup or MY choice of  The Best Pancake Syrup E-V-E-R (also to be found on O-Yummy)!!

Hot Fudge Sauce

Here are a couple versions that are both delicious...

Recipe 1 - from Joy
3/4 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. butter (NOT margarine)
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. peanut butter (optional)

Melt chocolate chips and butter together in pan.  Add sugar and then gradually stir in evaporated milk.  Bring to a boil on medium heat.  Once boiling reduce to low and boil for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.  At this point you can add in 1/4 c. peanut butter if you would like.


Recipe 2 - from my Mama
Microwave Hot Fudge
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Dash of salt

Microwave 30 seconds at a time and stir until it is the thickness you like.  (It usually takes about 2-3 minutes.)

Add in:
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir well and serve immediately.