Pancake Day – 5th March
What is Pancake Day?
Falling this year on the 5th March, Pancake Day is a traditional feast that is commonly celebrated in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and the United States. Other countries, such as the Philippines and Germany, can also be found celebrating.
Also known as Pancake Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday (which translates to Mardi Gras in French – the famous carnival celebration of New Orleans), this day is derived from Christian tradition. Many years ago, on the day before Ash Wednesday, people would eat all the rich foods they had leftover so as not to let them go to waste. This would be the last day of feasting before the Lent begins – a period that involves the disciplines of abstinence and fasting. Hence, on Shrove Tuesday, it became a tradition down many years to eat lots of pancakes, having the day eventually be called Pancake Day.
Let’s make some pancakes!
Now that we’ve got the history lesson out of the way, let’s get to the fun part!
The best part of Pancake Day is, of course, getting to eat all the pancakes and not thinking twice of it! After all, it is tradition. Pancakes are wonderful because there is an endless number of ways to eat them. You can have them savoury, sweet (or both!), for morning breakfast, brunch or even dinner. That said, you’re probably starting to crave some, aren’t you? Not to worry, because below will be followed by a delicious yet super easy pancake recipe for you to try. So, go on, get going and make yourself and your friends a treat!
CBeebies has got the Perfect Pancake Recipe for Kids that is super easy to follow and very yummy. Feel free to dress up your share with whatever you like – such as strawberries, chocolate & whipped cream or bacon, eggs and maple syrup!
Ingredients:
- 200g plain flour
- 400ml milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- A pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Step by Step:
Mix Ingredients
Put the flour in a large bowl with a pinch of salt, make a well in the centre, pour in the milk and eggs, then whisk until you have a smooth batter. Add the vegetable oil and whisk again.
Prepare the Frying Pan
Take a large frying pan and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with some kitchen roll dipped in vegetable oil.
Heat the Oil
With a grown-up’s help heat the pan over a medium heat for about a minute, then add just under a ladle-full of batter to the pan and immediately start swirling it around to get a nice even layer.
Time to Cook
Cook the pancake for about 30 seconds then use a palette knife or spatula to lift the pancake carefully and check that it’s golden-brown before turning over. Cook the other side for around 30 seconds and your delicious pancake is ready!
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