Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

British crepe-style pancakes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

127
Calories
1.5g
Fat
20.5g
Carbohydrate
4.6g
Protein
30mg
Cholesterol
997mg
Sodium
Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

Recipe Description

These Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes aren’t just for Shrove Tuesday! I like to make these at any time of year. They are so simple to make. Just remember that these are not fluffy American style pancakes, they are thin like French crepes! Yum!

Start by making a typical pancake batter from flour, salt, egg and milk. Cook the pancakes in a skillet with melted butter. To serve, drizzle the cooked pancakes with fresh lemon juice or sprinkle with sugar and roll or fold to eat immediately. If you like to all eat together, keep the pancakes on a plate over a pan of simmering water to keep warm, then add the lemon juice and sugar when you are ready to serve.

To make the Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sift flour and salt

    1 min
    Step 1 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Sift ¾ cup and 2 tablespoons of flour and ⅛ teaspoon of salt into a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add beaten egg

    1 min
    Step 2 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Make a well in the center of the sifted flour and add 1 beaten egg.

  3. 3

    Make pancake batter

    2 min
    Step 3 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday PancakesStep 3 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Stir in 4 ounces of milk and work in the flour gradually. Beat well and add the remaining 4 ounces of milk and 2 tablespoons of liqueur or water.

  4. 4

    Rest batter

    15 min
    Step 4 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Transfer the batter to a jug and leave to stand for at least 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Melt butter

    2 min
    Step 5 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium high heat. Add a little bit of the butter and melt in the center of the pan.

  6. 6

    Cook pancakes

    2 min
    Step 6 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday PancakesStep 6 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Stir the batter in the jug. Pour a small amount of batter into the butter in the pan. Swirl it so that it spreads into a thin layer. Cook for about one minute on one side. Flip and cook the other side for about 30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Repeat

    15 min
    Step 7 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Continue adding a little knobs of butter to the pan and repeat until you have used all of the batter.

  8. 8

    Assemble pancakes

    5 min
    Step 8 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Place each pancake on a plate, drizzle with juice from a fresh lemon, sprinkle with sugar then roll or fold to eat immediately.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Serve immediately.

These Traditional British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes are a delicious simple treat to make at any time of year! Try them out and come back to leave a comment telling me what you think.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Cathy
March 26, 2025
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OMG! These pancakes are so easy to make! I whipped them up last weekend for my family brunch and everyone loved ’em. We squeezed some lemon and sprinkled sugar on top, and they were gone in minutes. Seriously, you gotta try this recipe all year round!

Liam Johnson
March 11, 2025
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Made these pancakes for my kiddos last Sunday. They loved ’em! Quick and tasty!

Henry
January 11, 2025
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Delicious! I made these pancakes while reminiscing about my time in London. The simplicity of the recipe makes them perfect for any day!

Vicky
December 4, 2024
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These pancakes are great. I made them with my kids last weekend and they loved rolling them up. Simple and so delicious when paired with lemon juice.

Sarah Thompson
December 1, 2024
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Pancakes are awesome

Chris
February 1, 2024
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Superb, delicious pancakes!

Carol Thompson
October 20, 2023
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Superb pancakes! Made for my grandkids, they loved it so much. We also added jam for extra flavor. Simple and delicious.

Tina Thompson
October 10, 2023
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Superb!

Xena Smith
May 10, 2023
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So easy, love it!

Ricky
April 18, 2023
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Made these for my friends, they loved them! Super easy and tasty.

Isabelle Thompson
April 6, 2023
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Best pancakes ever! They remind me of my childhood when my mom made these for our family. So easy and delicious, we now enjoy them every Sunday morning!

Tara
February 4, 2022
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I made these pancakes for my husband and I during a cozy Sunday brunch. They were so simple and reminded me of my childhood in England. Perfectly thin and delicious.

Rachel
October 27, 2021
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These pancakes are a family favorite! I made them for our weekend breakfast and my kids couldn't get enough. They love squeezing lemon juice and sprinkling sugar on top. It brought back memories of my childhood making them with my mom.

Olivia
October 19, 2021
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These pancakes are awesome! Made ‘em for my fam last week and they devoured! So easy and just like my mom used to make. Lemon juice is a must!

Jenna
September 26, 2021
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Made these with the kids on a rainy day – so easy and fun! Loved it!

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