Beer Griddle Cakes With Pilgrim Syrup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

• 1 for the griddle cakes: combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center; set aside.
• 2 in a small bowl, whisk together egg, oil and molasses.
• 3 add to dry ingredients along with beer; stir lightly, just until blended; batter will be slightly lumpy and slightly thick.
• 4 heat greased griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375°f; griddle is ready when a few drops of water bubble and skitter rapidly around.
• 5 for each pancake, spoon about 2 tablespoons batter onto hot griddle and spread with back of spoon to 3 1/2 to 4-inches in diameter.
• 6 cook pancakes until puffed, bubbly and dry around edges.
• 7 turn and cook other sides until golden brown.
• 8 for the pilgrim syrup: combine ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered for 3 minutes.