Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, has a rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages. It is the day before Ash Wednesday and is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. This day marks the last day before the liturgical season of Lent, characterized by 40 days of fasting, prayer, and penance leading up to Easter Sunday.
The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is thought to have originated as a way to use up rich foods, like eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of Lent. During Lent, Christians would fast from certain types of food, including those considered luxurious or indulgent. Making pancakes was an efficient way to use these ingredients so they wouldn't go to waste during the 40 days of Lent.
"Shrove" comes from the old Middle English word "shrive," which means to absolve. This day was traditionally seen as a time for confession and absolution before the beginning of Lent.
The pancake-making tradition is most closely associated with countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and Canada. The pancake has become synonymous with the day due to the widespread custom of pancake making and eating.
An interesting and fun tradition associated with Pancake Day is the pancake race, which is believed to have originated in Olney, England, in 1445. The race involves participants running while flipping pancakes in a pan. According to legend, the tradition was born when a woman, hearing the shriving bell signaling the start of the service, rushed to the church while still cooking pancakes.
Pancake Day has evolved over the centuries from a religious observance to a community celebration, featuring activities like pancake breakfasts, flipping contests, and other festivities. Despite these changes, the day retains its original purpose of preparing for the solemn period of Lent and is a cherished tradition in many parts of the world.
Primarily, this recipe is English and eaten all over Britain - Scottish pancakes are more like the American style. Fluffy, using a raising agent. Eaten in Scotland. I hope this explanation explains why I call these British pancakes and not just English.
👇 RECIPE BELOW
❤️Hello, viewers! I've noticed that only around 11% of you watching are currently subscribed. I'd love to continue creating useful content for all of you. So, if you've enjoyed this video and would like to see more in the future, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed! I aim to help as many people as possible by sharing my knowledge and expertise. By subscribing, you'll help this channel grow so I can deliver valuable information. Thanks for your consideration, and I look forward to continuing to engage with all of you in the comments.
Already subscribed? ▶ Turn on Ringtone 🔔 to be notified of new videos
🙏 SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL 🙏
It would certainly go along way in helping me ❤️
Direct to me no charges ko-fi.com/rikcooks
MY BUY ME A COFFEE PAGE: www.buymeacoffee.com/backyard...
Support my little channel on Patreon (only if you want :) / backyard_chef
If you enjoyed this episode and would love to see more, remember to like, comment, and subscribe so you won't miss a single episode! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Remember, when following a recipe, you must taste the dish as you go along. All recipes may require some adjustments to suit your personal preferences. These recipes are complete and make for great foundations you can tailor. I hope you enjoy cooking as much as I do.
Taking Cooking food back to basics.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g ) all-purpose flour/ Plain flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ( 250ml) cup milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
- Optional toppings: sugar, lemon juice, golden syrup, or your choice of jam
My Camera gear
Camera x 2 amzn.to/3XxpWF1
16mm F1.4 lens - amzn.to/3GK8rvi
18-105 F4 lens - amzn.to/3idBmOf
Battery Grip - amzn.to/3FXDTFT
Camera monitor amzn.to/3PUioLl
Tripod amzn.to/44mgs2q
Tascam DR-05x amzn.to/3uhQ0qF
Favourite wireless recording system amzn.to/46NWRKc
Lapel collar mic amzn.to/3O9KDnQ
My first wireless sound - amzn.to/3gxivxd
Lights - amzn.to/3VrUFli
Action camera - amzn.to/3XzPQrR
GOPRO - amzn.to/3OCfHeL
PRIVACY POLICY and FULL DISCLOSURE: Rik participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (UK). DISCLAIMER: Please note that the product links included in this video contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you click one of the links and purchase. This is at NO extra cost to you, which will assist me in maintaining my channel and creating more videos. I appreciate your support, and thank you for considering using these links.