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Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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About 18 pancakes
Category
Quickbreads, Coffee Cakes
Course
Breakfast & Brunches

In some countries, Shrove Tuesday is also called Pancake Day! We’ve updated our pancake recipe so you can easily whip it up in a blender. These delicious pancakes have more of a crepe consistency, as was traditional. The lemon juice and sprinkled sugar are optional toppings. We’re big fans of lemon!

Why Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? 

Traditionally, the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter was a time of fasting. Eggs and fat were once forbidden, so on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent, bakers would use up those stores to make donuts, pancakes, and other treats. Learn more about Shrove Tuesday, also called Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras!

Looking for more pancake recipes? Check out our tried and true recipes for Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, German Pancakes, and Pumpkin Pancakes!

Ingredients
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk (do not use low fat)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
sugar or powdered sugar for topping, optional
fresh lemon juice for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Put your oven on low heat so it will keep pancakes warm while you make them.
  2. Mix all ingredients, except the optional toppings, in a blender. 
  3. Preheat a greased skillet over medium-high heat (we use butter).
  4. Drop batter (a few tablespoons) in skillet. 
  5. Brown on both sides over low heat (about 45 seconds a side).
  6. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice (if using).

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Comments

<span>Shawn</span> Mon, 02/27/2017 - 20:30
I will be making this tomorrow
<span>Catey</span> Sun, 02/26/2017 - 10:00
I usually make potato pancakes, I didn't realize people made regular pancakes for the day. And I cheat, I use a potato pancake mix but add real potatoes and other left over veggies. But this looks like a great and versatile recipe, a keeper. Thanks