Pancake Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• Butter, for the skillet
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups maple syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 bunch fresh sage, chopped
• 2 pounds shredded Cheddar
• 1/2 gallon heavy cream
• 1/3 cup butter, melted, plus more for skillet
• 30 links good breakfast sausage
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 30 strips apple-smoked bacon
• 1/2 cup milk
• 25 eggs
• 4 tablespoons white granulated sugar
• About 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Butter, for greasing
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup butter