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Combine Philly* and maple syrup in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
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Set aside.
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Sift flour, sugar and soda into a medium bowl.
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Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add egg, milk, lemon juice and butter.
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Whisk to form a smooth batter.
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Grease the base of a frying pan with extra butter.
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When the butter bubbles, drop 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into pan at least 2cm apart.
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When air-bubbles form on top of blinis, turn and cook until well browned.
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Remove and keep warm.
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Repeat for remaining mixture to make 8.
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Bring a shallow pan of water and the vinegar to the boil.
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Crack one extra egg into a cup, keeping yolk intact.
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Stir around edges of pan with a wooden spoon in one direction to create a whirlpool.
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Carefully slip egg into the middle of the pan and gently simmer for 3-4 minutes or until yolk is softly boiled.
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Remove with slotted spoon and keep warm.
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Repeat for remaining eggs.
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Meanwhile, wipe out frying pan with paper towel.
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Add bacon and cook over medium heat until lightly crisp.
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Drain on paper towel.
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Arrange 2 blinis on each serving plate.
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Spread blinis with Philly* mixture, top with bacon, egg and drizzle with extra maple syrup.
