Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526728)

its another special day tomorrow too...

Originally Posted by AccyLass27 (Post 526733)

Tuesday 5th February 2008
The Duchess of Cornwall will formally open the new bakery for Marshfield Bakery, Tolldown, Wiltshire.
??:D

Originally Posted by grego (Post 526723)

Were having them but I've cheated a bit and bought just add water and shake the bottle pancake mix, saying that last year it was Aunt Bessies frozen ones.

Originally Posted by panther (Post 526696)

i like pancakes, but the trouble is, ya make one and by the time the other one is cooked, the one you have just made has been eaten:blink8:
so by the time you have cooked them all, theres only the one left that ya have just cooked:blink8:.............ok iv just confused myself havent I?......LOL

Originally Posted by cmonstanley (Post 526739)

use three frying pans:rolleyes::)

Originally Posted by grego (Post 526723)

Were having them but I've cheated a bit and bought just add water and shake the bottle pancake mix, saying that last year it was Aunt Bessies frozen ones.

Originally Posted by panther (Post 526795)

For all you useless *******;)(get it?), who dont know how to make pancakes:D
4oz plain flour, sifted
pinch of salt
2 eggs
7fl oz milk mixed with 75ml/3fl oz water
2oz butter
To serve:
caster sugar
lemon juice

Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl with a sieve held high above the bowl so the flour gets a 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 elusive 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 melt the 50g/2oz of butter in a pan. Spoon 2 tbsp of it into the batter and whisk it in, then pour the rest into a bowl anduse it to lubricate the pan, using a wodge of kitchen paper to smear it round before you make each pancake.

Now get the pan really hot, then turn the heat down to medium and, to start with, do a test pancake to see if you're using the correct amount of batter. I find 2 tbsp is about right for an 18cm/7in pan. It's also helpful if you spoon the batter into a ladle so it can be poured into the hot pan in one go. As soon as the batter hits the hot pan, tip it around from side to side to get the base evenly coated with batter. It should take only half a minute or so to cook; you can lift the edge with a palette knife to see if it's tinged gold as it should be. Flip the pancake over with a pan slice or palette knife - the other side will need a few seconds only - then simply slide it out of the pan onto a plate.
Stack the pancakes as you make them between sheets of greaseproof paper on a plate fitted over simmering water, to keep them warm while you make the rest.

To serve, spinkle each pancake with freshly squeezed lemon juice and caster sugar, fold in half, then in half again to form triangles, or else simply roll them up. Serve sprinkled with a little more sugar and lemon juice and extra sections of lemon.


now theres no excuse;)

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 526801)

Strictly speaking, using those pre-prepared mixtures is missing the point.

You are supposed to be using up your eggs, flour, oil etc in readiness for Lent as you will not be eating anything like that for a while. You shouldn't be having to buy things in in order to make pancakes.

Does anyone on here make pancakes for the original reason and give up cakes etc for Lent?

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526804)

Don't you have to reference something if its someone elses work? Don't want accyweb geting done for copyright lol.

Basic Pancakes with Sugar and Lemon from Delia Online

Originally Posted by panther (Post 526810)

wondered how long it would take ya to find it, and you say im following you!!, geta life blazey....lol.........lmao

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526807)

I will stuff my face with cake tomorrow in time for lent :)

I dont normally eat cake though.

I'm giving up fizzy drinks seen as they cause the plague.

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 526816)

The plague? :confused:

Don't you mean plaque? As in the stuff that forms on teeth?

Originally Posted by panther (Post 526820)

LMAO........oh bloody hell, right im off, have family things to do, sad day for my family today, but blazey cheered me up a bit:p...cheers;)

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 526821)

I never weigh the ingredients when I make pancake batter - it's all done by Eye. :) As I make them quite often, I'm not sure if we'll have them tomorrow. Depends how I feel.

I like lemon and sugar on mine, sometimes maple syrup. My husband would only have his with strawberry jam and our Laura insists on chocolate sauce. What's your choice of filling?

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 526821)

I never weigh the ingredients when I make pancake batter - it's all done by Eye. :) As I make them quite often, I'm not sure if we'll have them tomorrow. Depends how I feel.

I like lemon and sugar on mine, sometimes maple syrup. My husband would only have his with strawberry jam and our Laura insists on chocolate sauce. What's your choice of filling?

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526823)

I like them plain.

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 526826)

Really? :eek: Nothing on them at all? Bare? Nude? Don't you find them a bit bland?

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526827)

Lemon and sugar on pancakes makes them all soggy and rubbish. I prefer them normal and bland :) yum yum

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 526821)

What's your choice of filling?

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 526838)

You have to get the lemon juice quantity just right to avoid sogginess. It can be done, with practise. :cool:

The best way to eat pancakes, well crêpes, is to lightly flambeau the surface with brandy and serve with ice cream and Baileys. :drunk:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 526923)

like em with syrup,jam,sugar, depends what i fancy.:)

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526924)

you dont realise how excited i got then

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 526926)

lol was slavering as i typed.:D

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526928)

:( not about the content of your response... just got excited that you had responded...

Originally Posted by jackyalex (Post 526959)

i do enjoy pancakes with lemon and sugar but they have to be eaten as soon as youve made them otherwise they taste like cold soggy yorkshire puds

Originally Posted by katex (Post 526964)

Mum used to put them on a plate over pan of simmering water with another plate on top. I never did this just served them as I did them .. ok .. meant weren't all getting them at once, but meant hot and fresh.

Anyone any suggestion which wine goes best with 'em ? ..:D

Originally Posted by jackyalex (Post 527020)

by the time one is cooked their is someone standing next to me like oliver twist, i cant personally help you with the wine as i dont drink, i would say something sweet as it will go with the sugar on the pancakes

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 527084)

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Originally Posted by jackyalex (Post 527477)

and the smoke set off the smoke alarm ,