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I mentioned earlier that I had two small gatherings in celebration of Christmas. For these gatherings, because I knew my guests enjoyed eggnog, I bought some. Then, as often happens when I’m enjoying myself, I forgot to serve it.
I was looking at that bottle the other day wondering how I could make use of it. My dad used to love eggnog. He would get out his 1940s malt mixer (that I now proudly own) and make up a malt using eggnog ice cream, malt powder, and eggnog. It was so thick he could have eaten it with a knife and fork. How my dad kept his boyish figure I’ll never know, but I digress.
I ended up turning a portion of that eggnog into delicious pancakes. If you happen to have any left over from the holidays, I strongly suggest that you try these. This recipe makes a lot of pancakes, but it can be easily cut in half. If you have any pancakes left over, spread them out onto a baking sheet, pop them into the freezer until frozen solid, and then put them in a Ziploc freezer bag. They reheat exceptionally well in the microwave for about a minute.
The best pancakes call for the best pancake syrup. This one is pricey, but it’s one I do highly recommend.
Eggnog Pancakes
2 c. flour
4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. freshly ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
2 c. eggnog
3 T. butter, melted
1/2 t. rum extract
1/4 c. dark rum (I used Bacardi)
Preheat an electric griddle or skillet to 350°F. While it is preheating, in a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Make a well in mixture; set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat eggs until blended. Whisk in
eggnog, butter, extract, and rum, until combined.
Pour wet mixture into well in dry mixture,
and whisk just until combined (small lumps are fine).
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto oiled griddle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, and then flip over and cook until golden brown.
Serve warm with butter and top with your favorite maple syrup.
Makes 12-15 pancakes.
They look so fluffy and tasty. I bet they smell amazing too thanks to 2cups of eggnog!
ReplyDeleteThey look so delicious.
ReplyDeleteYou take great food photos.
What kind of camera do you use?
These look so nice and fluffy and thicker like I like them. And thank you for actually letting them get brown! So many blogs feature such anemic looking pancakes. That addition of rum and rum extract - yum! I had to LOL at your forgetting to serve the eggnog.
ReplyDeleteThelma, i’m glad you like my pictures. I just use my phone to take them. That’s it. I do have an iPhone, and the latest model, so the camera is pretty darn good, but that’s all I use nothing other than that.
ReplyDeleteI tried and tried but just couldn't grab that off the page ....wow, i want some!!!
ReplyDeleteEggnog pancakes - YUM! They look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI too seem to have a problem with using up things I stock up on for holidays, like eggnog. I found that a good quality powdered eggnog drink mix can really come in handy, can be easily used in baking, and lasts in the cupboard so I can still create a big cold glass if I'm celebrating Christmas in July.