If you ever needed an excuse to make pancakes, Pancake Day (or it’s official name Shrove Tuesday) is it. Pancakes have always been a true family favourite and a great way to get everyone involved in some baking fun. Plus, you can make delicious stacks without having to splash out with our Honest Value and Fairtrade products. Read on to discover our tips for making perfect pancakes and tasty recipe ideas for Pancake Day and beyond.
The perfect pancake
The right mix
To get light and fluffy pancakes, don’t overwork the batter. Gently mix all the ingredients together until you don’t see any flour streaks. It’s okay if the batter is lumpy – this means you haven’t over stirred it. The gluten in the flour needs time to relax, so let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Keep it hot
One common pancake mistake is to not get the pan hot enough. Before you start making your stack, test the temperature of your pan first. Add a small dollop of batter and if it’s golden and crispy in under a minute, it’s ready to go.
Butter it up
Pancakes can be fried in butter or use oil, as a vegan alternative. Butter will eventually burn in the pan. To avoid burnt bits, wipe the pan clean and add a dab more butter between pancake batches.
Know when to flip
You’ll know when your pancake is ready to be flipped with bubbles form on the surface and they begin to pop. Try not to flip your pancakes more than once as this can lead to it having a tough texture.
Our top pancake recipes
We have over 30 recipes to choose from, but here are some of our faves for Pancake Day.
Can’t beat a classic. Try our Honest Value free-range eggs and semi-skimmed milk for this recipe, the perfect base for any sweet or savoury toppings.
These deliciously savoury stacks are a great way to use up your leftover cheeses and roast potatoes from Sunday lunch.
American-style pancakes with blueberry compote
Make light and fluffy pancakes this Pancake Day with our American-style recipe. Shop our Fairtrade golden caster sugar to make the blueberry compote.
Vegan banana and salted peanut pancakes
This recipe is a corker for any vegans out there. Our Fairtrade bananas and Fairtrade light brown soft sugar keep this plant-based recipe sweet.
The fruity, nutty, creamy topping of these cinnamon-y stacks are a true crowd pleaser.
Check out all of our recipe ideas for Pancake Day and shop for your favourite ingredients here.
More in Food and Drink
Wine Wally’s Top Tips for Buying White Wine
Whether you’re a loyal Sauvignon Blanc drinker or simply looking to broaden your horizons, choosing a white wine doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The good news? Finding a new favourite is often easier than you think. Here, our NEW summer Wine ambassador, Wine Wally shares his top tips for exploring the world of white wine,…
Co-op’s festival favourites
Food is a huge part of the festival experience and don’t we have the range to prove it. Whether you’re kickstarting your morning, recharging between sets or grabbing something quick before the headline act, having the right food on hand can make all the difference. Co-op festival stores are packed with fan favourites and easy,…
From Vineyard to Gold Medal: Meet our award-winning Douro Red
Set among the picturesque hills of Portugal’s Douro Valley, you’ll find the vineyards behind our 2024 Irresistible Douro Red, which has just been awarded a Gold medal at this year’s Decanter World Wine awards – one of the most respected competitions in the global wine industry. Here, Senior Wine Buying Manager Eleanor Pinfield shares more…