Description
Rebel Root Beer Float Pancakes are a dreamy breakfast delight that combines fluffy pancakes with the nostalgic flavors of root beer float, topped with vanilla ice cream and a sweet root beer reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup root beer (not diet)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus additional for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup root beer (not diet) for reduction
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for reduction
- 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Combine root beer and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until the mixture is thickened and reduced by half, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the egg, root beer, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until homogenous.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spatula just until the batter comes together and is slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing.
- Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush with melted butter before cooking each batch.
- Ladle about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are set, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing as needed.
- Stack pancakes on individual plates while still warm. Place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each stack.
- Drizzle pancakes with root beer reduction. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use non-diet root beer to achieve the right flavor.
- Store any leftover root beer reduction in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize toppings with nuts or other fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking on skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake with toppings
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg