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Today (February 13) is Pancake Day and here are some top recipe tips and ideas from the rural community.

It is probably the only day of the year when no matter what time of day it is, pancakes are acceptable for breakfast, lunch or evening meal.

The question is, how do you eat yours? Perhaps you go for classic lemon and sugar, or maybe you have your very own recipe and unique topping.

However you eat your pancakes, remember all the ingredients come from our fantastic UK farmers.

Pancake in a mug by Jenny Jefferies

Ingredients

1 mug of plain flour
1 mug of milk
1 egg

Method

Pour the flour into the first mug till it is even with the top then sieve it into the mixing bowl.
Pour the milk into the second mug till it is even with the top then pour it into the same bowl.
Crack the egg into the middle and mix it all together.

Pour approximately one fifth of batter into your pancake pan then swirl it around till it covers the whole surface area of your pan by moving the pan around.
After about 30 seconds flip the pancake over if you can or just take your spatula and use that to flip it over, then wait another 30 seconds, repeat this process until your pancake is golden brown on both sides. Repeat this with all your pancakes, then its time to select your favourite topping.

Jennys favourite toppings:

• The classic lemon juice and sugar. You cant go wrong with this classic.
• Chopped banana and chocolate spread to really indulge your senses.
• Frozen berries, runny honey and natural yoghurt for a more healthy alternative.

Fave topping

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What are you having on top of your pancakes? 馃い馃い

Feel free to post some inspiration in the comments. 猬囷笍
And keep your eyes peeled for FG HQ at lunchtime as we crown the biggest pancake tosser! 馃憫

— 草榴社区 Guardian (@草榴社区Guardian)

Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Lisa Hogan tries both sweet and savoury!

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Pancake heritage

Find out more about the history of pancakes.

Hope everyone is enjoying their pancakes! 馃

Have you ever wondered about the origins of ? Join Food Historian Sam Bilton, as she explores the history of the celebration and shares an 18th century recipe for you to try! 猬囷笍馃嵔锔�

— English Heritage (@EnglishHeritage)

RSPCA

One for your pet pooch...

Do you get your puppers involved in the fun? 馃憖馃

Dust off your frying pan and treat your pooch to a drool-worthy pancake recipe that is sure to get tails wagging 馃い猡碉笍

Don't forget to bookmark this post to recreate the recipe later! 馃捑

— RSPCA (England & Wales) (@RSPCA_official)