BATTER
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp molasses
1 bottle beer
PILGRIM SYRUP
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup beer
1 tbsp butter (optional)
Directions
For batter, mix dry ingredients. Beat egg with oil and molasses. Add
to dry ingredients along with beer. Stir lightly, just until blended.
Batter with be slightly lumpy and somewhat thick. Using about 2 TBS
batter for each griddlecake, spoon batter onto hot and very lightly
greased griddle. Spread with back of spoon to 3 1/2 to 4 inches in
diameter. Cook until browned, turning once. For syrup, combine
ingredients in saucepan and boil for minutes. Makes 2/3 cups. Makes
20 griddlecakes, or 4-5 servings.
Servings: 4 servings
Beer Griddlecakes With Pilgrim Syrup Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Beer; Cake; Dessert
The History of Recipes
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