Pancake Day

A day when we eat pancakes.
It always 1. f____ on a Tuesday and was originally called Shrove Tuesday.
It comes 2.b ____ Ash Wednesday.
Now the date each year 3. c______ but it will always come 4. f____ days before Easter. It all stems from Christian traditions.
Originally known as Shrove Tuesday. That name comes from the word Shrive which 5. m_____ to take absolution for your sins by doing penance.
Around this time of year, you would be 6.c ______ to give confession. Then once you’ve confessed, you’re 7. g_____ absolution which means that you are basically 8. f_____, you’re let off but you do have to do penance. Penance is when you 9. p______ yourself.
This punishment is known as Lent. This is 40 days of 10. f_____.
So before Lent 11. t____ place, the best thing to do is to get 12. r____ of all the naughty fatty foods from the cupboard, clear out the 13. c______ and the fridge so you can do your penance 14. w_____ being tempted and that’s where Shrove Tuesday, 15. p_____ day comes into play.
So, your pancakes are basically a way to get rid of things like butter, eggs, milk, sugar, all the nice rich sweet and 16. f____ foods. In America pancake day is called Mardi Gras which is French for Fat Tuesday.

source: Pancake Day UK Style, British Traditions, British Food Culture, English Like A Native, Youtube

keys/megoldások:

1. falls; 2. before; 3. changes; 4. forty-seven; 5. means;
2. called; 7. given; 8. forgiven; 9. punish; 10. fasting;
3. takes; 12. rid; 13. cupboards; 14. without; 15. pancake;
4. fatty

Batter isn’t just for making plain pancakes, as these delicious recipes prove. So if you want to make a better batter why not try branching out and making something a little different. Once you’ve mastered the basic pancake you can try adding a host of fillings, including this passion-fruit curd. Or how about curried parsnip pancakes with minty dip or bacon, leek & mushroom filled mustard pancakes.

Basic Pancake

makes: about 8 x 20cm or 15 x 15cm pancakes
calories per 20cm pancake: 120
fat per 20cm pancake: 5g
saturated fat per 20cm pancake: 2g
suitable for freezing: YES

Ingredients:

• 125g plain flour
• pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs
• 350ml milk
• sunflower oil, for greasing

1. Sift the flour and salt into bowl. Break the eggs into the centre and slowly whisk in the milk. Gradually stir in the flour so the batter doesn’t become lumpy. Or place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and whizz until smooth. Pour the batter into a jug.

2. Heat a frying pan and grease lightly by wiping a sheet of kitchen paper dipped in oil over the base. When the pan is hot, pour in batter, swirling it around the pan to give a thin, even layer over the base. Cook until the underside of the pancake is a light golden colour, then either toss it or use a palette knife to turn it over.

3. Cook for 1-2 mins more on the other side. Slide the pancake out of the pan on to a plate. Cook the rest of the batter in the same way, layering up the cooked pancakes with a sheet of kitchen paper or baking parchment between each, so they don’t stick together. Keep in a warm oven if serving hot.

OUR TIP: Wrap the stack of cold pancakes, with paper still in between, in a plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight before using.

Pancakes with passion fruit curd

serves:3-4
calories per pancake: 691
fat: 43g
saturated fat: 21g
suitable for freezing: NO

Ingredients:

• 6-8 x 15 cm pancakes
• Icing sugar, for dusting

for the curd:

• 8 passion fruit
• 4 egg yolks
• 150g caster sugar
• 125g butter
• pinch of salt

1. Halve the passion fruit, then scoop out seeds and flesh into a bowl – you should have about 175g in total. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the bowl from the pan. Leave to cool to thicken to a spreading consistency.

2. Spread 1-2 tbsp curd on to each hot pancake and roll up. Serve dusted with icing sugar.

]]> https://www.5percangol.hu/receptek/gundel-pancake-recipe/ Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:24:44 +0000 https://cmsteszt.5percangol.hu/gundel-pancake-recipe/ This specialty is often flamed, although this was not specified in Károly Gundels original recipe. To flame the pancakes, drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of high-proof rum over the pancakes, and ignite carefully.

Ingredients for 8 pancakes:

For the filling:

Scant 1/2 cup/100 ml milk

3 tbsp sugar

3/4 cup/100 g ground walnuts

2 tsp candied orange peel

1/4 cup/40 g raisins

2 tbsp rum

For the  chocolate sauce:

11/4 cups/300 ml milk

2/3 cup/120 g sugar 

2  tsp vanilla sugar   

3 1/2 oz/100 g coverture

2 egg yolks

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp flour  

2 tbsp rum

4 tsp/20 g butter

Make pancakes  and keep them warm. To make the filling: bring the milk and sugar to the boil, then add the nuts. Simmer the mixture, stirring all the time, until it thickens and a custard forms. Add the candied orange peel, raisins, and rum. Fill the pancakes with the custard. Fold the pancakes over twice, into a fan shape, and arrange them on a serving dish. Keep them warm.

To make the sauce:

Mix together 200 ml of the milk with the sugar, and vanilla sugar. Bring to a boil and melt the chocolate in the hot milk. Whisk together the remaining cold milk, egg yolks, cocoa powder, and flour until foaming, then add it to the chocolate mixture, stirring all the time. Bring the sauce to the boil again, then remove from the heat and add the rum and softened butter. Pour the chocolate sauce over the pancakes and serve immediately.

source: itshungarian.com