Do You Know How to Make a Pancake?

19th February 2014

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Shrove Tuesday is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

Pancakes are associated with the day because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.

Pancakes are enjoyed by adults and children alike, but do you know how to make a pancake?

BBC.co.uk share their basic pancake recipe:

Ingredients

200g/7oz plain flour
350-400ml/12-14fl oz milk, or ½ milk ½ water for a lighter pancake
2 large eggs, lightly whisked
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Pinch salt
Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Method

Put the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and eggs. Give the liquid mixture a quick whisk before incorporating the flour. Continue to whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Now add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and whisk thoroughly. Take a crepe pan, or large frying pan, dip some kitchen roll in the oil and carefully wipe the inside of the pan.
Heat the pan over a medium heat for a minute. Add just under a ladleful of batter to the pan and immediately start swirling it round the pan to get a nice even layer.
Cook the pancake for approximately 30-40 seconds. Use a palette knife to lift the pancake carefully to look at the underside to check it is golden-brown before turning over.
Cook the other side for approx 30-40 seconds and transfer to a serving plate.

Savoury or Sweet, pancakes are enjoyed by everybody.

The Kitchen Shop in Lichfield have some great cookware for you to make the perfect pancake ... just in time for Pancake Day!!!

Also have you remembered to take part in the Annual Shrovetide Pancake Race in Lichfield? The event takes place on Shrove Tuesday, March 4th at 12pm in Bore Street. A FREE event and everyone is welcome.

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