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Hands up if you like pancakes!

The 5-a-Day Fan Club love Shrove Tuesday as it's great to enjoy a tasty treat now and again. They will be busy preparing and tasting pancakes on Tuesday 21st February.

Have you ever made pancakes before? They are easy to make but you will need an adult to help you as it involves using the oven hob. You can follow the recipe below.

This recipe will make around 12 small pancakes

Ingredients

100g white plain flour
150ml milk
150ml water
1 egg
1 teaspoon olive oil (plus more for greasing the pan)

Method

1. Sift the flour into a bowl
2. Make a well in the centre and break in the egg.
3. Add a little milk and stir gently. Add the rest of the milk slowly and stir until smooth.
4. Stir in the water and oil and beat for one minute.
5. Heat a drop of oil in a pan. When the pan is really hot, pour in three tablespoons of batter.
6. Cook for just under a minute - use a spatula to keep an eye on how it's cooking.
7. When you're ready flip it over. If you are dropping pancakes you can simply turn them over with a spatula.
8. Cook the other side for 15 seconds.

Are you stuck for what to put on your pancake?

Here are some healthy options for you to try:

Savoury (main course)

• Cheese and ham
• Spinach and ricotta
• Tuna and mayonnaise
• Baked beans
• Bolognaise

Sweet ((Dessert)

• Lemon Juice
• Mixed berries
• Mashed banana and honey
• Strawberry Jam
• Fruit and ice cream

Do you know why we celebrate Shrove Tuesday?

To help you learn a little more about Shrove Tuesday the 5-a-Day Fan Club has researched how it all began. This is what they found:-

• Shrove Tuesday is the start of the lead up to Easter.
• The day after Shrove Tuesday is called Ash Wednesday, this is the start of Lent.
• It is seen as the last day for Christians to eat what they want and clear out their cupboards before they fast (give something up) for Lent.
• Shrove Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter Sunday and the date changes each year.
• Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day.

Let us know your favourite pancake topping by filling in the form on Tell the 5-a-Day Fan Club.