Saw in the paper this morning that that National Pancake Day was fast approaching, on March 1. (Miss Pennsylvania is scheduled to make an appearance at the local IHOP–dare I speculate if her invitation had anything to do with her being “stacked”?) So I thought it was a perfect time to share the most beloved Fred Harvey breakfast recipe, for Harvey Girl Little Orange Pancakes.

This dish was invented at the St. Louis Union Station Harvey restaurant over 100 years ago–and it’s still as sweet and delicious today. In fact, we made it with friends for a brunch recently–our only addition was spiking the syrup with Cointreau.

HARVEY GIRL SPECIAL LITTLE THIN ORANGE PANCAKES
Combine one-quarter cup diced orange sections and juice (half an orange), one teaspoon grated orange peel (also from half an orange), one cup pancake mix, and about one cup orange juice. Bake small pancakes on hot griddle, using one tablespoon butter for each pancake. Serve with maple syrup, honey or jelly.

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