A Fluffy Pancake Recipe Fit For Elvis!

Fluffy American Pancakes made with Elvis Juice by Brewdog

Pancakes made with beer, what’s not to like?!

For this Pancake Day I thought I would share with you my Elvis Juice pancake recipe. This grapefruit IPA adds a citrusy hint to these thick, American style pancakes and the carbonation makes them extra fluffy.

Back in 2019 I saw that The Doghouse Hotel in Columbus, Ohio made Elvis Juice pancakes. So I had to work out how to make them myself. They came out so delicious, that I just had to share the recipe with you to brighten your lockdown Pancake Day!

Ingredients for Elvis Juice pancakes

What you need:

1 cup Elvis Juice

½ cup sour cream

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups self raising flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

pinch of salt

Method:

1. Whisk together the egg, Elvis Juice, milk, sour cream, butter and vanilla extract.

2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.

3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk together until no large clumps remain.

4. Let the batter sit for at least 15 mins - it will puff up.

5. Heat a nonstick pan on medium/low heat. Spray with oil or melt a dab of butter in the pan. Add serving spoon sized blobs of the batter to the pan and cook on each size for 2 mins.

6. Serve warm with your favourite toppings!

Fluffy, citrusy pancake!

I made between 8-10 pancakes with my mix. Be aware that it is very thick and you may need to spread the batter a bit to get a ‘round’ pancake.

Now, I know in lockdown you might not be able to eat 8-10 pancakes (or you might - each to their own, no judgement here!) so here is a top tip: You can freeze these!

Cool the pancakes and freeze them!

Let any left over pancakes completely cool. Then place them between layers of baking paper in an airtight container or freezer bag. These will last 2 months in the freezer.

You can then either defrost them in the fridge overnight or cook them from frozen! 10 mins in the oven or 1-2 mins in the microwave will work to get you warm, lovely, citrusy pancakes at any time!

Let me know in the comments if you make these and what you think!