So, tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday the final day of indulgence before Lent officially begins. I have never given up anything for Lent but this year I am giving up chocolate and I would like to find out what you all have given up in the past and what you are giving up for Lent this year. So, please leave comments below :)
I'm a fan of crepe type pancakes because the thick ones are just too much for me, and I eat my pancakes with golden syrup and fresh lemon juice; sometimes I will have Nutella or even peanut butter! This is the recipe for the pancakes that my mum has always used, they are really tasty pancakes and they are fun to flip.
Ingredients:
Pinch of salt
13 heaped tbsp of plain flour
3 eggs
Enough milk until it is at a consistency that you would like (I like mine quite soupy)
Method:
1. Beat the eggs in a small bowl with a whisk or a fork
2. Spoon the plain flour into a large separate bowl and add a pinch of salt
3. Create a small pool in the center of the flour and pour the eggs in to it - whisk this is up slowly whilst adding the milk.
NB: do this slowly otherwise you will end up lumpy pancakes!
4. Keep adding milk until the pancake mix is at a consistency that you would like it to be.
NB: if you like thick puffy American style pancakes have the mixture quite thick and cook it in a smaller frying pan. If you want thin crepe style pancake then use enough to make it a soupy consistency and cook it in a wider pan!
5. Pour oil or add a knob of butter in to your pan and ladel your pancake mix in to the pan! Use a thin plastic spatula to flip the pancakes and remember to go around the edges so it doesn't stick. Wait until the first side has gone a darker cream colour and flip it over!
6. Use a microwave safety plate over a lightly heated stove to put the pancakes on, it will keep them warm and it means you can all eat your pancakes together!
5. Pour oil or add a knob of butter in to your pan and ladel your pancake mix in to the pan! Use a thin plastic spatula to flip the pancakes and remember to go around the edges so it doesn't stick. Wait until the first side has gone a darker cream colour and flip it over!
6. Use a microwave safety plate over a lightly heated stove to put the pancakes on, it will keep them warm and it means you can all eat your pancakes together!
Here is a photo - by popular demand - of my own pancakes that I made on Shrove Tuesday....
One of my house mates was going to be late home so by putting a large plate on top of a cooling tray and over a slightly heated hob you can keep your pancakes warm and eat them altogether at the table.
