ORANGE PANCAKES WITH ORANGE SAUCE

FOR THE PANCAKES:
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups pancake mix
FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
a bit of grated orange rind
1/3 cup butter, melted

TO MAKE THE PANCAKES:
In large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, oil, 2 teaspoons grated orange rind and 1/4 cup orange juice. Add pancake mix. Stir until smooth.

Preheat electric skillet, uncovered, at 350 degrees F.* Pour scant 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each pancake and bake until it bubbles break and edges are cooked. Turn and bake on other side, about 1 minute per side.

Serve immediately with Orange Sauce.

TO MAKE THE ORANGE SAUCE:
In saucepan, sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice and a bit of grated orange rind with melted butter. Heat until hot.

Makes 24 (4-inch) pancakes
Source: West Bend

*If using an electric skillet that isn't non-stick, use oil or non-stick cooking spray in the pan.