Our super-quick guide to making pancakes from scratch introduces Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday and provides a simple pancake recipe to make the most of this millenia-old tradition!
When is Pancake Day in 2018?
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday (also Mardi Gras), is on Tuesday 13th February 2018.
Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
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The day before Ash Wednesday, Shrove Tuesday, Christians went to confession to be ‘shriven’ of their sins. Shrove Tuesday quickly became known as a Pancake Day as, traditionally, the eggs and fats that weren’t eaten during Lent – 40 days of fasting in the Christian calendar – were perfect base ingredients for pancakes.
How to Make Pancakes from Scratch
Make pancakes from scratch for four people in around 15 minutes with:
- 100g plain flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 300ml milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Method
Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl or jug and then whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
