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Traditional English Pancakes

Cultural Context

Traditional English pancakes, known for their thin, crepe-like texture, have been enjoyed for centuries, often served on Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day. This day marks the beginning of Lent, and pancakes were a way to use up rich ingredients before the fasting period. Today, these pancakes are a beloved breakfast treat, often topped with sugar, lemon juice, or syrup, and variations can be found across the globe, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

BritishGBdessert
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
285 g self-raising flour
2 large eggs
570 ml milk (cow's or plant milk)
50 g caster sugar
lemons
blueberries

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and reduces saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water makes the batter lighter.

1

Put a frying pan on the hob to heat up at a low-medium heat.

2

In a mixing bowl stir the flour and sugar together.

3

Add the eggs and whisk in.

4

Then add the milk bit by bit, whisking between each addition until you have a smooth batter.

5

Spritz a little oil or add a knob of butter to the frying pan, then add a ladle full of batter.

6

Cook the pancake for about 4 minutes, then flip it over and cook for a further 3 minutes.

7

Serve immediately with a good squeeze of lemon juice, a generous sprinkling of sugar and fresh fruit like blueberries too if you like!

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

British PancakesCrepes

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