Best Super Root Beer Recipes
ROOT BEER (HIRES HOME BREWED)
This is the "old school" yeast recipe from the Hires extract bottle. They now make a "Big H" variety, but the recipe on the bottle is for the dry ice version. This was my favorite summer drink growing up.
Provided by Chef AmberK
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 20m
Yield 50 12 oz bottles, 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour extract over 4 lbs of sugar. Mix well. (Vary amounts of sugar and extract to taste).
- Dissolve mixture in 4 3/4 gallons of lukewarm water.
- Mix 1/2 tsp of dry active yeast in a pint of lukewarm water. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Stir well and strain through cheesecloth. In cool weather (under 70F) double the amount of yeast used. In hot weather (over 90F) cut the amount in half.
- Add the yeast mixture to the solution of sugar, extract, and water. Mix well and pour into sterilized bottles immediately. Fill bottles to within 1/2 inch of the top to minimize spoilage caused by excess air. Cork bottles securely or seal with crown or stopper.
- Place bottles on their sides in warm place(70-80) until effervescent. (If set in a cool place immediately the beverage will sour and remain flat.) The product should be ready to drink in about 5 days (longer in cooler weather.) Move the bottles to a cool place. Refrigerate just before drinking. The beverage will have a slight yeast flavor and contain some sediment. Do not filter.
- For best results - use only returnable type carbonated beverage bottles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Sugar 36.5
ROOT BEER COOKIES
When it's too difficult to take along root beer floats on a picnic, take these cookies instead! I've found the flavor is even better the next day. The hard part is convincing my family to wait that long before sampling them.-Violette Bawden, West Valley City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and root beer concentrate. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
QUICK AND EASY ROOT BEER
This is a fast, easy way to make homemade root beer. Rather than fermenting it yourself, you can take a shortcut using carbonated water (club soda).
Provided by Carla B.
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the water and sugar together in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the root beer extract, and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Pour the root beer mixture into a 1-gallon pitcher or bottle, and slowly pour in the carbonated water. Refrigerate until cold; serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 74.9 g
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