Beer Pancakes
Beer pancakes were shown to me by Harvey Young, Illini fan, as a great last minute tailgate treat for those early games. They are simple, fast cooking and tasty. The nicest part is that they can be prepared completely, right at the tailgate.
Ingredients (Printable Version)
1 pkg. of complete (just add water) pancake mix
2 12 oz bottles of beer
Sour Cream
Butter
Cooking Spray
Preparation
Add two cups of your mix to a large plastic bottle or bowl. Add one bottle of beer. If using a mixing bottle, shake from side to side swiveling your wrist, back and forth. Once the beer and powder are mixed, check the batter for thickness. These pancakes are to be thin so add more beer from the second bottle until you are satisfied. Place the batter next to your grill stove. Spay a nonstick griddle and then place it on a burner. When the griddle gets hot, test it by dropping a little water on it (don't use the beer). If the water dances, the surface is hot enough. Pour your cakes onto the griddle and turn them before they burn. When they have a lot of bubbles, they are probably ready to flip. They cook fast so don't burn them. As the cakes come off the grill, serve them immediately. Drink the rest of the beer while you cook the cakes. (makes 12)
Serve the cakes with sausage, and top with butter and sour cream.
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