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Pancake Day ideas
Pancake Day 2013 falls on the 12th of February. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, it traditionally marks the start of fasting for Lent and is a great way to use up eggs, butter and sugar.
Make the perfect pancake
Pancakes are simple to make and a delicious midweek treat. Try a range of different toppings, and get perfect pancakes every time with this step-by-step guide.
See our top tips for perfect pancakesPancake toppings
Try a fruity pancake, like this buttermilk pancake with maple syrup pears. A classic pancake topping is sugar and lemon, but why not try maple syrup or honey as an alternative sweetener?
Shortcuts
Shortcuts No time to cook? Grab a packet of ready-made pancakes and customise them with your own toppings. From French-style crêpes to Scotch pancakes, we have lots to choose from instore.
Global inspiration
Get international inspiration for your toppings, like sophisticated Russian blinis topped with smoked salmon. Or try Chinese-style pancakes with shredded crispy duck, spring onion and plum sauce.
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Top pancake tips
Find out how to flip the perfect pancake and much more in our guide to perfect pancakes.
Flippin' good fun
Legend has it that way back in 1445 a housewife from Buckinghamshire was making pancakes when she heard the church bells ringing. In her rush to get to church, she ran out the house still holding her frying pan! Thus the pancake race was born...
Sweet & savoury pancake recipes
Classic pancakes
Traditional pancakes with sugar and lemon is a winning combo - and yes, sometimes simple is best.
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Fruity pancakes leaning tower
This mouthwatering stack of pancakes is honey-drenched and full of fruit.
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Bacon & maple syrup pancakes
Ring the changes for breakfast or brunch with these yummy Canadian-style sweet and savoury pancakes.
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Banana pancakes with toffee sauce
Rich toffee sauce, ripe bananas, warm pancakes and velvety cream - heavenly comfort food! Follow our recipe, cheat it, save or add some magic.
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Sweet to eat
Our sweet pancakes are ready-made for when your'e short on time.
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