PANCAKES!!!!!!!!! mmmmm Shrove tuesday is almost here here are some good ideas enjoy

With not much to do in the garden this week. I decided to do a big spring clean, make new veg beds, fix lights, and generally get the garden up to scratch for the upcoming season,

With that done my mind turns to the fantastic possibilities that await tomorrow.

Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, jif lemon day whatever you call it. From the tried and tested sugar and lemon to the more adventuress bacon and cheese the main thing is to enjoy the endless possibilities

So I wanted to share with you my family favourites, But before I do that it’s important to get the batter sorted

Ingredients:

110 g plain flour

Pinch of salt

2 large eggs

200 ml milk mixed with 75 ml water

50 g butter

Method:

First of all sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl with the sieve held high above the bowl so the flour gets an airing.

Now make a well in the centre of the flour and break the eggs into it. Then begin whisking the eggs – any sort of whisk or even a fork will do – incorporating any bits of flour from around the edge of the bowl as you do so.

Next, gradually add small quantities of the milk and water mixture, still whisking don't worry about any lumps as they will eventually disappear as you whisk.

When all the liquid has been added, use a rubber spatula to scrape any bits of flour from around the edge into the centre, then whisk once more until the batter is smooth, with the consistency of thin cream.

Now with that done I like to leave it sit for an hour or so or overnight if you can wait that long

Ok I’m going to assume everyone know how to cook the little marvels if not let me know and I’ll fill you in!

Breakfast:

For me it’s has to be nice salty bacon

The salty pig:

Cook off 3 or 4 pieces of bacon under grill till crispy stick on top of your freshly made pancake savage

Another option is a funny one but tastes so good!

Coco pop pancake:

When you’re making your pancake make it a bit thicker than normal and after you put in your batter give it 10 seconds and add a generous sprinkling of coco pops make sure they are covered and flip cook for about 20 seconds and enjoy a great texture

Jiff lemon classic:

Sugar and a squeeze of lemon on your pancake simple classic

Fun guy Special:

Chop and fry off about 8 mushrooms with a knob of butter and season well, serve on top of fresh pancakes

Lunch/Dinner:

Italian frittella:

Fry 6 slices of salami in a frying pan until crispy (depending on thickness) in another pan start making your pancake after first side is done flip then add the salami and some grated cheese fold in half and heat till cheese melts mmmm……………

Sweet taste of colour:

Dice and sauté some onion, red, green and yellow pepper for 5 mins until soft add large spoon of pesto serve on top of a fresh large pancake

Hail Caesar:

Place cold chicken on a warm pancake with Caesar salad dressing and rocket leaves.

Desert:  (the most importantJ)

I think if I’m truthful I will just have about 4 pancakes with Nutella but here are some more ideas if you have more time

So good it couldn’t be good for you

Ok this is my favourite by far

Microwave a handful of frozen raspberries for two minutes place on fresh pancake and 2 scoops of good quality vanilla ice-cream and then sprinkle a crushed chocolate digestive biscuit over the top and enjoy heaven on a plate

Apple cinnamon rolls

Peal 2 eating apples and dice add to saucepan with a tablespoon of water and cook for 10 mins and add half a teaspoon of cinnamon and an optional 2 tablespoon of raisins after 5 mins cook till apples are soft and served rolled in a fresh pancake

So here are some of my ideas for a great day on Shrove Tuesday I hope you all have a great day and have some interesting ideas yourselves please feel free to post them on the blog I would love to hear what ye are all doing tomorrow LET THE FATTENING BEGIN !!!!!!!

   

                                          Graces First Pancake day!!