Inspiration
Ideas for when you want more than lemon and sugar. Topping combinations, unusual fillings, savoury twists, and inspiration from pancake traditions around the world.
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Inspiration — questions
What are the best pancake toppings?
The British classic is lemon and sugar. Beyond that: maple syrup with bacon, Nutella with banana, fresh berries with yogurt, ice cream with hot chocolate sauce, and cinnamon-sugar with butter all rank highly.
What can you put in pancakes apart from sweet toppings?
Savoury fillings work brilliantly. Try ham and cheese, smoked salmon and creme fraiche, mushrooms and spinach, or scrambled egg with bacon. Treat the pancake like a wrap or a base for almost any meal.
How can I make Pancake Day more interesting?
Set up a topping bar — fruit, syrups, sauces, nuts, whipped cream — and let everyone build their own. Or pick a non-British style for the year: French crepes one year, Japanese souffle the next.
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