17/02/2026
Whisks at the ready. It's pancake day.
We're doing savoury pancakes tonight - followed by some sweet options (lemon and sugar, chocolate and marshmallows)..
It's going to be 'make your own' and these are the combinations we liked the look of that should please everyone:
🥞 Ham & Cheese - the classic. Salty ham and creamy gruyere are the ultimate comfort pairing.
🥞 Spinach & Ricotta - grate some nutmeg over
🥞 Caprese - Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Pesto - cherry tomatoes, sliced small work best here
For the pancake mixture - we'll be going with Delia...
Classic Pancake Recipe
Makes 12 small pancakes in a 7 inch pan (or fewer larger ones).
Double or triple the recipe depending on numbers.
110g/4oz plain flour, sifted
pinch of salt
2 eggs
200ml/7fl oz milk mixed with 75ml/3fl oz water
50g/2oz butter
Method
1. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl with a sieve held high above the bowl so the flour gets an airing.
2. Now make a well in the centre of the flour and break the eggs into it. Then begin whisking the eggs – any sort of whisk or even a fork will do – incorporating any bits of flour from around the edge of the bowl as you do so.
3. Next gradually add small quantities of the milk and water mixture, still whisking (don't worry about any lumps as they will eventually disappear as you whisk).
4. When all the liquid has been added, use a rubber spatula to scrape any elusive bits of flour from around the edge into the centre, then whisk once more until the batter is smooth, with the consistency of thin cream.
5. Now melt the 50g/2oz of butter in a small saucepan or a bowl in the microwave.
6. Spoon two tablespoons of the butter into the batter and whisk it in, then pour the rest into a bowl and use it to lubricate the pan, using a wodge of kitchen paper to smear it round before you make each pancake.
7. Now get the pan really hot, then turn the heat down to medium and, to start with, do a test pancake to see if you're using the correct amount of batter. I find two tablespoons is about right for an 18cm/7in pan. It's also helpful if you spoon the batter into a ladle so it can be poured into the hot pan in one go.
8. As soon as the batter hits the hot pan, tip it around from side to side to get the base evenly coated with batter. It should take only half a minute or so to cook; you can lift the edge with a palette knife to see if it's tinged gold as it should be.
F9. lip the pancake over using a turner or palette knife – the other side will need a few seconds only – then simply slide it out of the pan onto a plate.
Tip: If you don't want to eat as you go, simply stack the pancakes as you make them between sheets of greaseproof paper (or non-stick baking paper) on a plate sat over simmering water. This will keep them warm while you make the rest.
Serve with whichever toppings take your fancy!