The six best pancake recipes for Mardi Gras Wine News

With Pancake Day finally here, it’s time to get ready for the big occasion. Traditionally the day that rich, fatty ingredients like eggs, milk and butter are eaten before the Lenten fast, the custom has endured, becoming one of the most popular events on the culinary calendar.

There are countless pancake recipes and so many possible topping combinations that no two pancakes are the same. Light and fluffy; thin and crispy; sweet sweet; sweet fruitiness; savory; salty and sweet (see: bacon and maple syrup).

But it’s not a simple dichotomy between the thin French-inspired and the fat American-influenced. Pancake Day should be a day to celebrate them, of course, but also to experience the myriad versions available around the world, from South Indian dosas made with fermented lentil and rice batter to bánh xèo to rice base from Vietnam to Brazilian tapioca.

Here we offer six delicious pancake recipes, from the traditional Mary Berry recipe to a vegan option, a classic dosa and some ultra indulgent numbers.

“This easy pancake recipe, with just three ingredients, is perfect for anyone new to pancake flipping. Just add lemon and sugar to keep the dish simple, or dip it in syrup and chocolate sauce for a more decadent version.