is it UK shrove tuesday today?

Question

and if so, how do i make pancakes?

Answer 1

No its next Tuesday the 20th February.

Here's a nice recipe

Basic Pancakes with Sugar and Lemon
4 oz (110 g) plain flour
pinch of salt
2 large eggs
7 fl oz (200 ml) milk mixed with 3 fl oz (75 ml) water
2 oz (50 g) butter

To serve:
caster sugar, lemon juice and lemon wedges

You will also need a good solid 7 inch (18 cm) or 8 inch (20 cm) frying pan, some kitchen paper, greaseproof paper, a palette knife or flexible pan slice, and a ladle.


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 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 butter in the pan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of it into the batter and whisk it in, then pour the rest into a bowl and use it when needed to lubricate the pan, using a wodge of kitchen paper to smear it round.

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 tablespoons about right for a 7 inch (18 cm) pan and 3 tablespoons for an 8 inch (20 cm) 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 on to 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, sprinkle 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

Answer 2

No. Pancake Day is on 20 February
Shrovetide
The last three days before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrovetide. The old names for these days were:
Quinquagesima Sunday - Shrove Sunday
The fiftieth day before Easter
Collop Monday - Shrove Monday
Named after the traditional dish of the day: collops of bacon served with eggs. In addition to providing little meat, the collops were also the source of the fat for the following day's pancakes.
Pancake Day - Shrove Tuesday
The day on which all fats and cream had to be used up.
PANCAKES.................
Ingredients
8oz plain flour
4 eggs
pinch of salt
2/3pt milk mixed with 1/3pt water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
butter or vegetable oil for frying

Method
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl and mix in the salt.
Make a well in the centre and break in the eggs.
Whisk the eggs until the flour is all mixed in.
Carry on whisking and slowly add the milk and water mixture, until the batter is smooth and has the consistency of cream. Whisk in the oil.
Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes.
Melt a small knob of butter in a pan or add a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Wipe round with kitchen paper - you only want a thin film.
Ladle the batter into the pan.
Tip the pan to spread the batter. The pancake will cook in about half a minute.
Flip it over with a palette knife or turner and cook the other side for a few seconds more.
Discard the first pancake - it won't be up to scratch.
Stack the pancakes and keep in a warm oven.
Fold each pancake and serve sprinkled with sugar and lemon juice with wedges of lemon to garnish.

Answer 3

no, shrove tuesday is next week (20th).

to make pancakes you need:
4oz plain flour
pinch of salt
1 egg
1/2 pint of milk

put the flour & salt in a bowl. make a hollow in the centre and add the egg. stir with a wooden spoon and gradually add the milk until all the flour is mixed in. beat well and then add the remaining milk (should be the consistancy of single cream). heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan and when hot add 3-4 tablespoons of batter. tilt pan to coat the base with the batter. cook for 1-2 minutes until underneath is golden brown then turn over and cook the other side. serve with lemon juice & sugar, orange juice, jam, syrup or whatever else you fancy.

Answer 4

Yes, Today is shrove tuesday. I make a batter of flour (Plain) eggs and milk, whisk until smooth and runny .I then add a table spoon of custard powder just to add flavour. Fry in a little oil. Tradition says lemon and sugar, but you can add anything you like. Enjoy, Jo x

Answer 5

The ingredients you need are 1 pancake mix,1 wife,& 1 bottle of vodka.Get the missus to make the pancakes while you drink the vodka - sorted.

Answer 6

Next Tuesday the 20th February... If you can't make pancakes you can purchase ready made pancakes from either Asda or Tesco's you can still flip em if your into that too! ha!

Answer 7

shrove tuesday 2007 is on the 20th feb

Answer 8

Just buy the pancake mix....much easier

Answer 9

No, next tuesday, bye have a nice day.

Answer 10

nope nexted week.
flour ,egg,pinch salt,frying oil.
OR buy somerfields batter mix the best i've ver tried and cheap.
maria.p