Last Thursday, the Bay Area was hit by a rainstorm. It’s actually the biggest rainstorm we experienced since 2008 and honestly, I didn’t quite remember that last one we had as it’s been a while since we had any rain. We were planning to go to Costco for our monthly shopping on Wednesday, but Frederick was pulled into an impromptu meeting and had to stay late at work. Poor guy, he was caught in a traffic jam and only managed to reach home around 9. So I went to Target by myself and picked up some emergency stuffs for the rainstorm period. And as you can guess, Target was packed that night. Water were almost gone when I got there and only few packs left. Flashlight had gone out hours before, and only small packs were available. Thankfully, I was managed to score one that I found randomly.
On Thursday, we were both home-officed. My sister was brave enough to go to her office in the city and I was so worried about her being stuck in the tunnel, but she was able to return home in one piece. What I thought going to be a light workday due to the storm turned out to be the opposite. It was one of the longest workday ever, but I’m glad that everything went back to normal and we survived the stormageddon.
This week Sunday Supper is about libational recipes, brought to you by Foodie Stuntman and A Cooking Mizer. I love anything that involves alcohol and this is my first time adding beer to pancakes. I’m quite surprise with the result and by far, this is one of my favorite pancakes recipe. They’re fluffy, airy and dark beer really adds additional flavor to these pancakes. In short, I’m so loving it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup beer
- 2 tbs melted butter
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberry
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large measuring cup combine the buttermilk, beer, and egg. Whisk to combine well.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the beer/buttermilk mix, fold gently for a few turns. Continue to fold until just combined–some lumps and streaks of flour are okay, do not overmix. Gently fold in the blueberries. Let the batter sit while heating up a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Grease the griddle or skillet and pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake. Once bubbles are formed on top and along the edges, flip the cake once to finish cooking on the other side.
- Serve hot with maple syrup.
Libations
- Big Easy Milk Punch by The Weekend Gourmet
- Blue Sparkling Star Cocktail by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Boozy Iced Spanish Coffee by Nosh My Way
- Campari Mint Spritzer by eating in instead
- Cranberry Moscow Mule by Ruffles & Truffles
- Creamy, Loaded Eggnog by La Bella Vita Cucina
- Malibu Breeze by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Merry Berry Spritz by Amee’s Savory Dish
- Minty Lime Rum by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Pomegranate Panache by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Rhubarb Fool Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
- Southern Pomegranate Sparkler by Noshing With The Nolands
- Sparkling Pomegranate Berry Punch by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Vanilla Bailey’s With A Twist by Momma’s Meals
Savory and Sweet Libational Dishes
- Apple Bourbon Pulled Pork Sliders by Curious Cuisiniere
- Beerberry Pancakes by Brunch with Joy
- Beet Relish by What Smells So Good?
- Belgian Beef Stew with Belgian Ale by Cooking On The Ranch
- Brandied Triple Cheese Ball by Magnolia Days
- Champagne Chicken by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Cornish Game Hens with Sausage Red Wine Sauce over Polenta by The Texan New Yorker
- Craft Beer Jelly by Nik Snacks
- Eggnog Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cranberries by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Hot Buttered Rum Balls by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Lentil Soup with Wine Braised Shallots by Pancake Warriors
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs by Cooking Chat
Libational Desserts
- Amaretto Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Caramel Drizzle by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Baked Pears with a Warm Tequila-Citrus Espuma by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Bourbon Cranberry Compote by Pies and Plots
- Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Rum Cake by Wallflour Girl
- Chocolate Stout Beer Brownies by The Perfect Brownie
- Dumante Frozen Espresso Creams by Seduction in the Kitchen
- Honey Chamomile Hot Toddy Tea Cake by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Kahlua Bundt Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Red Wine Poached Pears with Ricotta and Balsamic Glaze by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Rum Glazed Cookie Cream Buns by NinjaBaker
- Tiramisu Biscotti by The Redhead Baker
Renee says
So glad you are safe from that awful storm. And so glad you shared this recipe because I would have never thought to use beer for pancakes. What a great idea for brinner!
Tammi @Momma's Meals says
What a fantastic idea! I bet the beer made these pancakes super fluffy! So glad your family is safe from the rain!
Deanna Samaan says
Oh Yum! I love to taste these!!
Ethel @eatingininstead says
I’ve never added beer to my pancakes, but I will have to give it a try! Beautiful photos!
Liz says
What a fantastic breakfast, Linda! I need to add some beer to my next batch of pancakes 🙂
Tara says
Would have never thought of beer in pancakes but those looks amazing!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Very different, Joy! It looks incredible!
susan // the wimpy vegetarian says
We missed the storm – we decided to drive up to Tahoe to beat the storm up there, but then it never really arrived. But I know SF got nailed! I love that you added beer to the batter. It sounds really good!
Ala says
Omg, LOVE. haha I read the title and then I saw it was you and I was all YESSSSS, beerberry! Also, I hope you guys are doing okay with the storm up there. I heard it was kind of epic! Did your power go out??
Alice says
OMG my husband is going to love that I can tell him to try putting beer in his pancakes! 🙂
Glad you survived Stormageddon! Up here by Sacramento it wasnt too bad at our house. just LOTS of rain and crazy winds and its been super cold since but nothing too terrible. all the flooding and madness was happening around us but not here… hope it warms up in the Bay soon!
Sarah says
I remember beer pancakes one winter, SO good!
The Ninja Baker says
First of all, Linda, so glad you and your sister (and husband) are all right. Nice to know beer makes pancakes fluffy! I’ve saved the recipe to make for my nephew-in-law who is a huge beer fan. (And lives near SF but is in China at the moment.) So, thank you! And be safe =)
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
I love adding carbonation to pancakes or waffles, you are so correct about the light and airiness! And beer makes everything better…
Glad you and yours survived the storm – those are never fun. :/
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
These pancakes are totally calling my name! Yum!
David @ CookingChat says
Creative title & recipe! Looks tasty.