Beer Griddlecakes with Pilgrim Syrup

Ingredients

 * 1 3/4 	cup  	all-purpose flour
 * 1 1/2 	tsp 	baking powder
 * 1/2 	tsp 	baking soda
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 1 		egg
 * 3 	tbsp 	oil
 * 1 	tbsp 	molasses
 * 1 		Bottle beer
 * PILGRIM SYRUP
 * 1 	cup 	Packed brown sugar
 * 1/2 	cup 	beer
 * 1 	tbsp 	butter (optional)

Directions
For batter, mix dry ingredients. Beat egg with oil and molasses. Add to dry ingredients along with beer. Stir lightly, just until blended. Batter with be slightly lumpy and somewhat thick. Using about 2 tbs batter for each griddlecake, spoon batter onto hot and very lightly greased griddle. Spread with back of spoon to 3 ½ to 4 inches in diameter. Cook until browned, turning once. For syrup, combine ingredients in saucepan and boil for minutes. Makes 2/3 cups. Makes 20 griddlecakes, or 4-5 servings.