Wow Rick. You are making me quite nostalgic. You make and serve Pancakes just like my old Mam God Rest her dear soul. That is precisely how the mither used to make them with sugar and lemon juice. Ta muchly Rik old son. Take care!
On special occasions we would serve these with a thickened fruit compote (blueberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, apples etc.), finished off with a generous dollop of whipped cream. To die for!
Many many years ago i got sick of the thick pancakes people liked so much here. I like the thin ones. They seem to taste better. So i started making them just like you are doing. I never realized i was making british pancakes. I was just making them the way i thought they should be. I do add a little butter on each one as it finishes cooking. I love butter on them. Next time i make them and my kids ask why they are so thin i will tell them they are british pancakes. I havent tried them with lemon juice. Some lemon juice and a little powdered sugar (granulated sugar is too gritty) and some butter would be perfect. Loved this video. Thanks!
Just like my lovely Welsh mam used to make them when I was a kid. Been living in America 30 years now so it’s about time I made a batch of these good old British pancakes. Thank you ❤️
Good to know that Tuesday is pancake day! The family will love getting these for dinner. 😊👍🏻 I'm in the States, but we prefer this style you have here over the thick, fluffy pancakes 🥞 traditional served in the US.
Thank you for mixing that with a whisk instead of a machine. I have a tiny kitchen and I have no room for a mixer and you make it look like anyone can make it.
Pancakes are really popular in South Africa. You can get them at any church bazaar as well as most supermarkets, boot sales and even markets. I might have a go tomorrow if the electricity is on for a change.
I lived there for 11 years until 1977 It was a better place back then (never had issues with electricity or water) we also used to have this type of flat pancakes every now and then with sugar lemon or jam and a little sprinkle of cinnamon
I've made these for my grandchildre and i'm happy to say the way they love them most is with lemon juice and sugar. May not be the best for their teeth but gives them great joy, just now and again 😊 x
I haven't made these in ages! looks so good! Thanks again for another great vid! Every time that notification bell shows up I pop over to your channel to see the latest. Your vids are so helpful and also relaxing and enjoyable without distracting music etc. I really love your style !
I use a simple measurement system which is ideal for 1 person to do several pancakes. Just get a standard cup, and do a cup of flour, a cup of milk, 1 egg and a pinch of salt.
My Welsh Grandmother and other's in Wales 60 odd years ago added currants or sultanas to the pancake after pouring into the frying pan so that they laid on top of the batter while cooking and then flipped them over to cook on the other side. When taken out of the pan and placed on a plate while still hot, she would then squeeze fresh lemon juice and sugar over them. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for your recipes I love old fashioned British cooking.
Never tried that. I've always had only lemon juice and sugar on my pancakes. However, every day is a schoolday, so I'll add some sultanas next time I make a batch.
Morning Rik, I am so glad you mentioned the first pancake was always rubbish ,mine always are so I end up eating it while the second one is cooking but why is that ? We have them with sugar & lemon ,syrup optional ❤
Good morning! Mostly we haven't got used to the pan temperature it happens to the majority or people. There will be others say it never happens to them! A pancake is about controlling the heat in the pan. You know by now I say it as it is - no fluff on this channel. Best, Rik
Pancake tradition is also here in New Zealand. I agree, they're just lovely with a lemon from our tree and sugar. Pikelets include baking powder and rise fluffy, (they can be eaten hot or cold, very versatile). Topped with mixed fruit is delicious. Looks like pancakes for breakfast over the weekend. Thanks Rik.
I sprinkle far more sugar and dribble more lemon juice. Golden syrup gets it's own pancake. I do love apricot jam on mine. My pancakes are British I'm South African.
These are similar to the ones I’ve had in Holland in the pancake houses. They serve them flat with a million toppings offered. Most popular are bacon & or cheese. So yummy!
I'll be making these tomorrow for my Mr Misery. They're one thing he NEVER moans about 🤣 I'll be adding the melted butter this time as I've never done that before. Can't wait 😋
We have the same in South Africa, but usually serve it with cinnamon and sugar. My mother also added nutmeg to the batter. Always used to eat it when it rained (back then rain was rare, not like now).
Made them tonight. Will stuff with cinnamon and butter fried apples for breakfast in the morning. Can't wait! Edit: couldn't wait. Last one was mine smeared with elderberry jelly. Perfect! Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Thanks for this recipe!! My mother used to make this the traditional way for a hurried breakfast, stuffed with grated coconut and dry fruits when she had time and an Indian version with onions,green chillies, cumin and coriander leaves
Thank you for sharing your pancake recipe Rik I was hoping you would because apart from the reassurance of the recipe I just love the historical information and stories , I have mine with just lemon and sugar but my lot like syrup chocolate spread and ice cream 😂🥞🍋Amanda xx
I’m from S Louisiana (Bayou); this 8:01 is exactly how my Maw-Maw taught me to make pancakes. closer to a crepe. I serve with a fruit compote or cane sugar syrup. Also in LA we eat King Cake (oval brioche w/sugar glaze) (puff pastry w/almond paste) Epiphany to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday).
My family is 3/4 British on both sides. Those are the pacakes of my finest childhood memories. My mom's recipe. She called them Swedish Pancakes. A sacred thing to us❤🎉🇺🇲butter and strawberry jam
Hi ric you make the pancakes 🍳 just like my wonderful mum made all them years ago thank you for being back so many lovely recipes and lovely memories you and your lovely family take care Hilary x
Never have lumps in mine, adding the milk a little at a time. For small amounts one egg. Never add melted butter. Always use a little lard to grease the pan as butter is quick to burn.
Oh wow, the lemon juice! Will have to try that. Most cultures have their versions of this. Swedish pancakes-sprinkle sugar and cinnamon. My Ukrainian-Canadian mum made cheese rolls. A cottage cheese/egg mixture spread over crepe rolled, placed in baking dish and baked. Then sliced into bite size pieces. When we would come home from school and she was making cheese rolls (naleshnekea) she would let us sprinkle sugar on the crepe, roll and eat. What a treat!
Delicious 😋 We make ours much the same way. I like to save a few and slice up some cheese, put onto one half of the pancake, a few spoons of baked beans & maybe some ham. I fold the pancakes or pancakes and heat until hot & the Cheese melted, add salt & done. It might be blasphemous to some, but that's my take on a more savory pancake.👍😋
Just been talking about Pancake day with my son yesterday.. in Germany we do them once and again during the year, will say, no special occasion like in GB 🇬🇧 we use either a sugar-cinnamon mix or ice cream or applesauce 😊😋
Rik, those pancakes look delicious! I'm USA born and raised; and I have only eaten traditional thick American pancakes. However, I will definitely try making British pancakes; thin with sugar and lemon. 😊
They did look like crepes to me too Yum. I love crepes so these thin light pancakes are right up my alley. I've never had pancakes with lemon, but am ready to try something different. I live in the states, and here I'm used to eating thick pancakes with maple syrup. I even add chocolate chips in the batter occasionally when I'm in a chocolate mood. I'm ready to try them the British way. Thanks chef for your wonderful recipes that finally add variety in my life. 😊❤
Mix a pancake, Stir a pancake, Pour it in the pan. Fry a pancake, Toss a pancake, Catch it if you can! Happy memories of many Shrove Tuesdays/Pancake days. Tomorrow ill have savoury; ham, cheese and tomatoe, Chocolate, banana and peanut butter but thebest fir me us always ending with sugar and lemon. Thanks Rik
Yumm - a very similar to my handed down recipe but I don't turn them until the batter bubbles. This gives them a delicious crunch😋 When all our kids were home we ate them for lunches as they cooked - fresh lemon and a sprinkle of sugar every time.
never knew about British pancake, thank you for tutorial, very interesting, its more like crepe, I love sour taste but I will spread some peanut butter in, must be awesome😃
You probably wouldn't like what I normally put in my 'British' pancakes... (even though my mum is Dutch and she made this style pancake, saying they were 'Dutch'). Being an Aussie I have them like your filling too but I crank mine to have various fillings... smeared Vegemite and honey (don't knock it till you try it) or ketchup, or just thin strips of bacon (quickly fried) with maple syrup.
Hi Ric. I would just like to say you have got me back in the kitchen. I’ve retired now and it’s nice to be able to get in there more. My poor husband has put on over half a stone….ive brought a book so I can write your recipes down in. Never realised you have such a large and varied playlist. Please keep it up. There is one thing my mum made and if you have a recipe for that I would like to see you make it. It was a pork cheese. It had chunks of meat in not like you would see where it’s been minced to an inch of its life. Anyway Ric I love all your work and look forward to your next download.
@@BackyardChef HI Ric, all I can remember was she put pork hocks in a large saucepan all with its trotters. Like they did in those day boiled the hell out of it. When it was falling off the bones she took then out and chopped the meat into chunks after removing the skin . We didn’t mind the gristly bits as we all enjoyed that part. I know not everyone’s cup of tea but it was ours lol. She then put it back into the water / stock it was cooked in and boiled it again to reduce the liquid. After that it was but into a basin , weighted done with a saucer and left to cool and placed in fridge to firm up. It was served in wedges with malt vinegar chips . I don’t know if she put and flavourings in with the cooking water. She didn’t use those sort of things. A very plain but tasteful cook my mum was. I think the only spices she had in the cupboard was salt, pepper and gravy salt. I have tried to make it as my husband loves brawn which around here is minced god knows what. But I just can’t get it like hers. Perhaps the saying no one cooks better than your mum is true. Anyway hope this helps. I’ve introduced my brother to your channel and shared recipes to my mates. You are such a down to earth chef and I look forward to your vlogs. I follow John Kirkwood on you tube and like you is a straight forward , no nonsense person. He has written cookbooks which know sit in my bookcase. If ever you go down that route there is plenty of space on the shelf for them. If there wasn’t I would certainly make space. Anyway Ric thanks for all your hard work. Keep safe. Norma
Thank you. Great reading. I dont know John and I don't have time to follow anyone just yet. Maybe in a bit. Thanks again. Best, Rik@@normawilkinson3642
I'd forgotten that it's pancake day tomorrow. I've not made pancakes for quite sometime. Yours look delicious. I just have lemon juice and sugar on mine.
We made these this morning. Delish!! A new favourite! Thanks! Do you have a decent recipe for Kegeree? Its something I love but really struggle with. And living in the center of North America good fish is hard to find. But if you post a video I will try, try again! Is it Kedgeree? Kegeree? or Kedgerie? LOL
Magic, mate. We used to spread Tate and Lyle's golden syrup on 'em then roll 'em up and slice 'em up. Memories of childhood -- more than 70 years ago!!!!
So good to see this - I really don't like N. American style pancakes. I our house my Dad was the pancake cooker and sugar/lemon juice was our topping of choice. Must give these a try. Thanks!
That is fascinating about the roots of the humble pancake- I go a bit posh on shove Tuesday I call them crepes 😂 o purchased a crepe plate it makes them perfect although it takes Practice using the T swivel thingy. Ric is it on your list of makes in the future to make pork pies with jelly in the pies. I feel as time has passed there doesn’t seem to be any tasty ones with a nice layer of jelly. I would really love to know how with your tips and tricks. Do your first one turn out good- by the 3 rd one they seem to be better.
First one always rubbish. Here have a look at this pork pie recipe there are 3 on the channel ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ukm2S1jeep0.html Best, Rik
I learned about British pancakes during lockdown. I met a Yorkshireman on Tinder… don’t judge me too hard haha. We had video meals together. We’d pick something and make it. It was pancakes for his breakfast/my dinner(I’m in Canada) one night and I was confused, because I thought he made crepes
@@BackyardChef Canada send its love back. Hey! if you wrap bangers and mash in a pancake, you could have a British burrito. Maple syrup would be delicious on that.
they look amazing will be trying these 2moro couls i ask what make of hob is that portable hob as i have induction hob and wanting a gas one for my wok and for curries
Did you know that the town of Liberal, Kansas, in the US has a running competition with Olney in the pancake race? I wonder if these would make an acceptable substitute for moo shu pancakes, which look to me an awful lot like work.
