In this post, we have put together a list of the Best homemade pancake recipes for Pancake Day. Pancake Day, also known as shrove Tuesday, is a day that has been celebrated by Britons for centuries. According to British traditions, Pancakes Day or Shrove Tuesday, is usually celebrated 47 days before Easter, which usually falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This year’s pancake day is today 13th of February 2024.
Britons celebrate this tradition by eating up as many pancakes as they can till they are filled up in preparation for fasting during Lent. However, in the modern day and age, almost everyone, not just those who will be observing the Lent fast, enjoys this tradition.
What is Shrove Tuesday?
The word shrove has a Roman Catholic origin. It means to “shrove,” that is to confess your sins. According to the British Heritage website “In the past, a ‘ Shriving’ bell was rung on shrove Tuesday to call people to church to confess their sins.”
Why Do Britons Celebrate Pancake Day?
According to the Christian tradition, during the Lenten period, there were quite a number of things that were to be avoided totally, they include eating things like meat, dairy, butter, fat and so on. The only things they could eat included fish, vegetables, and bread among others
Therefore, before the beginning of Lent, people had to do away with foodstuffs that they could not eat during the Lenten period. And the best way to do this is by eating it all up. And what better way to eat up eggs, butter and fats conveniently than by making pancakes?
And till this date, Pancake Day is celebrated by all Britons. In honor of Pancake Day, we have put together 3 simple and Easy Pancake recipes for you to try.
Best Homemade Pancake Recipes
1. Classic Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
2. Blueberry Pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in the blueberries.
- Cook on a griddle or pan over medium heat until bubbles appear, then flip and cook until golden brown.
3. Chocolate Chip Pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cook on a griddle or pan over medium heat until bubbles appear, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Wishing you a memorable Pancake Day.