Pancake Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Traditionally, pancakes were eaten because of the use rich ingredients such as eggs, milk and flour. It is the last day for enjoying such ingredients before giving them up for 40 days of Lent.
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Here’s the basic recipe for pancakes:
- 110g flour
- 2 large eggs
- 300ml milk
- 50g melted butter and extra for frying
- pinch salt
- To serve: Caster Sugar, lemon juice, lemon wedges or whatever you like!
Mix all ingredients until Smooth. Preheat frying pan with butter so the pancake doesn’t stick, and pour out enough batter to cover the pan thinly. Should fry about 2 minutes a side, and voila! You’ve got pancakes. To serve, there are many options, you can sprinkle with caster sugar and squeeze some lemon juice, jam on the side, maple syrup, fresh fruit etc.
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On this day, “pancake races” are held in villages and towns across the country. A famous one to note has been held since 1445 in Olney, Buckinghamshire.
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The contestants, traditionally women, have to carry a frying pan, run and toss the pancake from start and finish, and wear aprons and scarves. Same rules apply for men participating, who must dress up as a housewife. These races occur throughout the country, and people dress up in all sorts of costumes.
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Here are some amazing pancakes from around the web:
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Who’s having three courses of pancakes today? 🙂
