Pancake Day: Queen's own recipe will see you dine like royalty on Shrove Tuesday

If you're a lover of a Scotch pancake then you're in very esteemed company.

The late Queen Elizabeth was a big fan of this type of pancake - which she referred to as a drop scone - and even shared her personal recipe with a former American President.

The Queen, who died in September 2022, revealed she was partial to whipping up a batch of Scotch pancakes when she sent the recipe to former American President Dwight Einsenhower after she had hosted him at her Balmoral estate.

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In a 2013 book Letters of Note by Shaun Usher, it was revealed she wrote to President Eisenhower when she was 34 years old after promising to share her recipe.

She wrote: "Dear Mr President. Seeing a picture of you in today's newspaper, standing in front of a barbecue grilling quail, reminded me that I had never sent you the recipe of the drop scones which I promised you at Balmoral. I hope you will find them successful."

The late Monarch also went on to offer some top tips on how to top them and on preparing the batter. She said: "I have also tried using golden syrup or treacle instead of only sugar and that can be very good, too."

And she added: "I think the mixture needs a great deal of beating while making, and shouldn't stand about too long before cooking," reports www.hellomagazine.com

If you fancy a right Royal treat on Pancake Day tomorrow (March 4), here's the recipe to try at home.

The Queen's drop scone recipe

Serves 16

INGREDIENTS

4 teacups flour

4 tablespoons caster sugar

2 teacups milk

2 whole eggs

2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

3 teaspoons cream of tartar

2 tablespoons melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

How to make the Queen's drop scones

Step 1

Beat the eggs, sugar and about half the milk together.

Step 2

Add the flour and mix well together, adding the remainder of milk as required.

Step 3

Add the bicarbonate and cream of tartar, then fold in the melted butter.

Step 4

Heat a frying or griddle pan with some melted butter in. Pour in two or three large spoonfuls of the batter (make sure they don't touch each other) – these will be your drop scones or 'Scotch pancakes'.

Step 5

When the batter is bubbling on top, flip over each drop scone. They are ready when each side is slightly browned.

Step 6

Serve with whatever you fancy: fresh fruit, maple syrup, jam, you decide!