Pancake Day

With pancake day just around the corner, we thought we would share some pancake recipes for you to try at home, as well as some top tips when making them. Pancakes can be so easy to make and can be great fun for the whole family.

Although pancakes can be very simple to make, there are some extra steps you can take to make them even better. We have listed some below for you:

• Don't over mix your batter. Let it rest once the ingredients are combined
• Use room temperature eggs
• Cook on a low to medium heat. Don't have your pan too hot
• Don't flip your pancakes too early. Wait until there are bubbles forming and popping before you attempt a flip
• Use a non-stick pan

Take a look at this really simple pancake recipe that uses just 4 ingredients. All you need is flour, eggs, milk, and a table spoon of vegetable or sunflower oil.

Do you fancy trying something a bit different this year? Why not try fluffy American style pancakes. These are usually thicker and fluffier than traditional pancakes, but taste absolutely amazing. These use very similar ingredients to traditional pancakes but also require baking powder, sugar, salt, and melted butter.

With more people opting for plant-based options we thought we would include an easy vegan pancake recipe. Vegan pancakes are still very simple to make and taste just as good as other alternatives.

Being gluten-free does not mean you have to miss out on delicious pancakes. Follow recipes such as those provided by Coeliac UK and BBC Food for gluten-free recipes which can also be made vegan without compromising on flavour.

Once you have created the perfect pancakes your next task is to decide what you want to use as toppings. When it comes to pancakes there are so many choices you can be as creative as you like. We have put together some ideas for you can't decide:

• Lemon and sugar
• Honey
• Maple or golden syrup
• Fruit
• Chocolate

For even more ideas take a look at these pancake topping ideas.

Want to try something a little different? Try adding a few drops of food colouring to make your pancakes really stand out.

Looking for things to do on and around Shrove Tuesday?

Why not take part in The Great Chesham Pancake Race!