Pancake Day recipes
All the pancake recipes you could possibly need for Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday, from our Easiest-ever recipe with a choice of child-pleasing toppings to boozy orange Cointreau pancakes.
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Gluten-free pancakes
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Beat the bloat by using specialist flour in these light crepes and safely cater for those with a gluten intolerance
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Emily’s plate-sized pancakes
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Fluffy American-style pancakes are a blank canvas for toppings like blueberries and bacon - great for breakfast in bed. Why not get the kids to help?
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Easy pancakes
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Learn a skill for life with our foolproof crêpe recipe that ensures perfect results every time - elaborate flip optional
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Crêpes Suzette
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- Ready in 50 mins
This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding
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Banana pancakes with crispy bacon & syrup
- Ready in 40 mins
Treat yourself to a lazy brunch with these American-style fluffy pancakes with pancetta and maple drizzle
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Egg-free pancakes
- Ready in 30 mins
You won't be able to tell the difference with these light crepes, suitable for those with an egg intolerance
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Veggie Chinese pancakes
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- Ready in 25 mins
Skip the duck and serve reader Anthea Hawdon's vegetarian pancakes with hoisin sauce, mushrooms and greens
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Perfect pancakes
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- Ready in 30 mins
A foolproof batter recipe and plenty of tips on how to make pancakes with flair, whether sweet or savoury
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Dairy-free pancakes
- Ready in 30 mins
Skip regular milk and replace it with hemp milk in these light pancakes suitable for people with dairy or lactose intolerance
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The classic pancake
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This basic batter recipe for crêpes and pancakes is a versatile foundation for either sweet or savoury fillings
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Egg, dairy & gluten-free pancakes
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Sticking to a special diet doesn't mean missing out come Shrove Tuesday - practice your flip for these alternative pancakes
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Buttermilk pancakes with maple apples & pecans
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These American-style pancakes are best made fresh and served up for brunch
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Squash, goat’s cheese & rosemary pancakes
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James Martin's savoury fritters make a great brunch item and have the fluffiness of American pancakes
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Apricot pancakes with honey butter
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Perfect pancakes for a leisurely brunch and healthier than most bought versions
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Apple & blueberry blintzes
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Blintz is the Russian name for a thin pancake often wrapped around a filling
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Cinnamon pancakes with compote & maple syrup
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American-style pancakes make a special weekend breakfast. You can even make the batter the night before
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Smoked wild Irish salmon with chive pancakes
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A sophisticated salmon starter that your guests will adore...
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Quick crêpes Suzette
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- Ready in 20 mins
A simple way to celebrate Pancake Day without piling on the pounds
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Easiest-ever pancakes
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This simple batter, based on equal volumes of eggs, milk and flour, produces thick pancakes, ready for your favourite fillings
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Rhubarb compote with vanilla crème fraîche & pancakes
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Sugar and lemon is good - but put in a bit more effort and wow your pancake party guests
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Fruity American pancakes
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A great cheat's dessert. The cherries in liqueur taste seriously sophisticated...but they're ready prepared and bottled
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Cointreau pancakes
- Ready in 35 mins
Full of orangey flavour, this recipe is an easy version of classic crêpes suzette - perfect for dessert
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Classic pancakes
- Ready in 30 mins
You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes
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Easiest-ever pancakes
- Ready in 25 mins
Step-by-step guide to making the perfect pancakes for Shrove Tuesday - or any night of the week
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American blueberry pancakes
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Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are a US classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit
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Souffle pancakes Arnold Bennett
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Gordon Ramsay celebrates Pancake Day in his own inimitable style – with some very posh pancakes
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For The Keen Cook
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American-style pineapple & banana pancakes
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These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones
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Baby buttermilk pancakes with sticky bananas & Brazils
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Pile 'em high - these scrumptious pancakes are guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser
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Blueberry & lemon pancakes
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Get kids to help prepare a batch of American-style cakes - the zesty-berry topping makes these a healthy brunch option
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Spicy vegetable fajitas
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- Ready in 40 mins
Here's a spicy, vegetarian, help-yourself dish that's ideal for hungry teenagers
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Pancake bites
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A delicious cold snack - reach out for one when you fancy a change from a sandwich
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Potato pancakes
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- Ready in 45 mins
Use up leftover mashed potato in these breakfast pancakes, delicious with bacon and eggs
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Apple & pear fritters
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Whisked egg whites in the batter give a light, golden coating to the fruit - delicious with vanilla ice cream
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Quick pancake wraps
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These savoury pancake wraps are a real hit with children and make a great, speedy snack
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Easy cherry compote
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This rich compote makes a perfect addition to pancakes for brunch
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Caramel sauce
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This classic sauce uses only three ingredients. Drizzle around chocolate puddings or over your favourite ice cream
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Cinnamon buckwheat pancakes with cherries
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Juicy cherries are packed with nutrients and are one of summer's highlights - perfect for a weekend breakfast
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Cornmeal pancakes with spiced pork & avocado salsa
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Upgrade your fajitas and make your own flour tortillas to fill with slow-cooked tender pork
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Vegan tomato & mushroom pancakes
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You can't beat pancakes for brunch. Try making these as a dairy-free dessert with sliced banana, pecans and vegan ice cream
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