Bread Pudding Pancakes

Name: Bread Pudding Pancakes
Ingredients: For the pancakes:; 4 ounces day-old sourdough bread, crusts removed and cut into 1 cubes; 1 cup whole milk; 1 egg; 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour (or all purpose if you prefer); 1 tablespoon natural cane sugar; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; butter for cooking; For the syrup:; 1/3 cup packed, dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract