It’s soon to be Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as ‘Pancake Day’. It’s known as a time of eating rich food stuff that traditionally needed to be used up (such as flour, fat, eggs & sugars) before the start of Lent.
When I was a child, my mother always sought out the well thumbed ’Delia Smith’s Cookery Course’ book. We always used her basic pancake recipe, finished off with a sprinkle of sugar, and a squirt of lemon juice.
Lots of fun was had flipping those pancakes in the frying pan. Some stuck to the ceiling, others went on the floor, and a few made it onto the plate.
I now have my own copy of her classic book (which was first printed in 1978), and I continue to use the pancake recipe from it. It produces good, reliable pancakes and has enough mixture to make up to 14 pancakes if you use a 7 inch pan.
I’ve noticed that Delia hasn’t changed the recipe over the years, and it’s now available online here if you’re interested in making your own.
Have fun and enjoy!
Tags: Delia Smith, Pan cake day, pancakes;, Shrove Tuesday
