How to make double corn pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

Julia Platt Leonard presents a twist on the usual Pancake Day fare that’s ripe for savoury or sweet toppings

(Photos Julia Platt Leonard)

Shrove Tuesday – aka Pancake Day – is upon us and it’s time for the annual squabble over what constitutes a “proper” pancake.

There is the traditional British pancake, lacy and crepe-like, with purists insisting on nothing more to accompany them than lemon juice and a dusting of icing sugar.

American pancakes, on the other hand, are fluffier and beg for a generous glug of maple syrup.