Published: 17/02/2026 By Mel McMultan

Pancake Day

Why do we make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

The 40 days of fasting and Christian reflection during Lent, is preluded by a day of eating calorific food. Eggs, butter and milk, these traditional ingredients loan themselves to pancakes with the added ingredient of flour.

How do you make pancakes?

Whisk 100gms of flour, 3 eggs, 2/3 pint of milk, until smooth. Melt butter evenly across a pan and add the pancake mixture; creating a thin coverage in the pan. Careful not to over cook the mixture, and remember to do both sides by flipping the cooked side over to uncooked. It should look golden with slight daker edges.

How do you eat pancakes?

The choice is yours, savoury or sweet. Traditionally a lemon is squeezed over the pancake and sprinkled with sugar before being rolled. Strawberries, banana, honey, peanut butter, are all good too.

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