It wouldn't be Shrove Tuesday without pancakes, but if you still haven't perfected your pancake batter or don't know how to make pancake mix, we've got the perfect failsafe recipe. This year Shrove Tuesday falls on 25 February 2020, so there's still time to shop for those all-important ingredients! Whether you love savoury pancakes or prefer to add sweet toppings such as sugar and lemon, chocolate sauce or ice cream, or even boozy Tequila pink pancakes, this recipe will work for everyone. Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, but it also requires only a few ingredients - most of which you probably already have at home.
You can make it in advance and chill for up to eight hours before use. (Makes 8-10 pancakes)
INGREDIENTS
- 75g/3oz plain flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 150ml/1⁄4pt milk
- A little oil for frying
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TO SERVE
- 3 lemons
- Sugar
METHOD
- Place the flour, salt and eggs in a large bowl with half the milk. Whisk until lump-free.
- Add the remaining milk and whisk until smooth. Or place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend. Pour the mixture into a jug.
- Heat a 20cm/8in diameter non-stick frying pan, drizzle a little oil in the centre and spread it around with a piece of scrunched kitchen paper.
- Pour a little batter into the pan and immediately tilt to spread it thinly and evenly.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until the top is set and the base golden. Turn the pancake over with a spatula – or, if you are feeling brave, flip!
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the base of the pancake is golden. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Interleave with greaseproof paper as you make a stack.
- Squeeze lemon juice and sprinkle sugar on the pancake, roll and serve.
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