SHROVE TUESDAY; PANCAKE DAY - TUESDAY 16th FEBRUARY
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DAY TUESDAY 16th FEBRUARY Shrove Tuesday is so called because it is the day of Confession in preparation for Lent. “Shriving” is the old term for confession, penance and absolution of sins. The tradition is also to eat up all the fatty foods in the house in preparation for the penitence of Lenten fasting. So, Pancakes are the traditional Shrove Tuesday custom. Below is the recipe for simple pancakes, to be served with sugar and lemon, butter and honey, or maple syrup. INGREDIENTS • 2 eggs • 2 cups milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 cups plain flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder METHOD Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla together in a jug. Sift flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add milk mixture. Whisk until just combined. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Grease pan with butter. Spoon pancake mixture into pan and for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate...