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No eggs on pancake day!!

197 replies

hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 07:06

Just been to Tesco before work and there are literally NO eggs..... not even the really expensive ones they do.......

I am now going to make DH go to every single shop until he finds some, as the day cannot end until we've had pancakes!

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Rellywobble · 21/02/2023 10:02

TheDead · 21/02/2023 09:36

My god...what is happening to people?? Where's the empathy? This is dreadful!
When I was growing up and when dc was small Pancake Tuesday was a BIG deal and something we looked forward to.
In the grand scheme of things it's not wild to expect that you could go to a supermarket and buy eggs..

These are sad times. I can't believe people have so horrible on this thread

Agree ,you saved me writing the same !
OP FWIW it is your post that has even reminded me it is pancake day…shall also be going on an egg hunt .

Blessedbethefknfruit · 21/02/2023 10:02

Persipan · 21/02/2023 07:11

Gently, eggs have been in short supply for months now and pancake day is a very predictable point of high demand for them, so waiting until the day to get eggs in was a recipe for exactly this situation.

Helpful. Do you feel better now you've gotten that off your chest?

Blessedbethefknfruit · 21/02/2023 10:05

TrianglePlayer · 21/02/2023 07:21

We’ve inadvertently got about 25 in our fridge. I order them every week but they’ve backed up without me realising. It’s kind of risky leaving it until the actual day. Like trying to find an advent calendar on 1 December 🤔

Nice of you to brag.

qwertykeyboards · 21/02/2023 10:11

MooBaby · 21/02/2023 07:19

And? Doesn't mean they will be in supply today? It was predictable. Do you expect the shop to keep some in reserve for people who get paid on the 21st of the month?

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Someone woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning Hmm

TheOrigRights · 21/02/2023 10:11

Why are people buying things for pancake day? The very point of the day is to use things up, not buy stuff you don't have

I imagine because most people will be eating pancakes because of tradition rather than following the religious meaning.

I am sure I was the only one on the Hot Cross Bun thread that only eats them on Good Friday.

Rapunzel22 · 21/02/2023 10:12

All of the supermarkets have pre made packs of pancakes.

JusteanBiscuits · 21/02/2023 10:12

We recently had a food tech egg panic. Managed to find them in a "corner shop" type place after multiple super markets were all out. Hope you find some!

ImustLearn2Cook · 21/02/2023 10:18

@hidingbehindascreen I haven’t tried the following but hope there is an egg substitute that you can do.

Egg substitutes for pancakes:

Flax “egg”: mix 3 tablespoons warm water with 1 tablespoon ground flax. Wait 10 minutes until a gel-like mixture forms and use that in the recipe.

Mashed banana: ¼ cup mashed banana for one (1) egg.

Pumpkin Puree: you can use ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree for one (1) egg.

Chia egg: mix 3 tablespoons hot water with 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Wait 10 minutes until a gel-like mixture forms and use that in the recipe.

Commercial Egg Replacers: there are a variety of egg replacers in the market typically made from a starch and leavening agent. The directions are in the box (can vary by type).
My top egg replacers are Neat Plant-Based Replacer, Ener-G Egg Replacer, and Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer for achieving consistent results.

Arrowroot Powder: mix 3 tablespoons warm water with 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder. Wait 10 minutes and use the mixture in the recipe. This is my least favorite.

www.laurafuentes.com/pancakes-without-eggs/

Tornado70 · 21/02/2023 10:21

gogohmm · 21/02/2023 07:18

You can make them without eggs.

	220g of plain flour
	680ml of almond milk, maybe more to loosen
	1/2 tsp <a class="break-all" href="https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/collections/salt-recipes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">salt</a>
	5 tbsp of vegetable oil, (or other neutral-flavoured oil)

Obviously use normal milk if you aren't vegan.

“Normal milk” lol

SomePeopleAreJustBloodyStupid · 21/02/2023 10:22

I was in B & M yesterday and noticed that they were selling ready-made pancakes - 8 in a packet - can't remember how much, but they can't be expensive, it's B & M

MasterBeth · 21/02/2023 10:22

BarbaraofSeville · 21/02/2023 07:24

Why are people buying things for pancake day? The very point of the day is to use things up, not buy stuff you don't have Confused

As others have said, just make eggless pancakes, or have them another day when you can get some eggs.

I bought some in M&S on Sunday - their 15 mixed eggs for £2.50 are probably some of the cheapest supermarket free range eggs available.

*Why are people buying things for pancake day? The very point of the day is to use things up..."

Because it's 2023, not the 18th century?

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hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 10:22

Arrrrrrragghhh · 21/02/2023 09:37

They weren’t.
Op knew they weren’t getting paid until now and there’s been an egg shortage on and off for months.
It’s pretty disingenuous of the Op to complain about the lack of eggs and then drip feed the money element when she wasn’t getting sympathetic responses

It shouldn’t change the fact it was entirely predictable there may be no eggs for pancake day which was what @MooBaby was pointing out.

Eesh

It started as a lighthearted post about eggs, wasn't meant to cause so much vitriol.

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hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 10:25

For the nice MNers... we have eggs... my FIL dropped some round about an hour ago

For the rude, assumptive and downright snobby... I hope all your pancakes have egg shell in them.. WinkSmile

OP posts:
Mañanarama · 21/02/2023 10:27

hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 10:25

For the nice MNers... we have eggs... my FIL dropped some round about an hour ago

For the rude, assumptive and downright snobby... I hope all your pancakes have egg shell in them.. WinkSmile

Enjoy your pancakes and may they have no crunchy bits!

Jebatronic · 21/02/2023 10:30

Haven’t read the whole thread, sorry if a repeat.
there’s a great list a few post above, so just to add… apple purée is a good one too ( add a little baking powder or use sr flour ) to compensate the egg loss.

VeganStar · 21/02/2023 10:43

BlueBlueCowWondering · 21/02/2023 07:14

Make vegan pancakes? Plenty of recipes online

This. You don’t need eggs for pancakes. Look online for some great vegan recipes. Alternatively use an egg substitute. I use one called Cracked which you can buy in Tesco for £3. Happy experimenting.

TheLastDreamOfTheOak · 21/02/2023 10:46

To further defend the op-I've just been to our big Tesco and there were tonnes f
Eggs. She she'd be forgiven for not realising the perils of the egg shortage!!

Glad you got your eggs in the end op

MarshaBradyo · 21/02/2023 10:47

hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 10:25

For the nice MNers... we have eggs... my FIL dropped some round about an hour ago

For the rude, assumptive and downright snobby... I hope all your pancakes have egg shell in them.. WinkSmile

Ha at shell. Glad you got eggs

Supergirl1958 · 21/02/2023 10:48

hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 10:25

For the nice MNers... we have eggs... my FIL dropped some round about an hour ago

For the rude, assumptive and downright snobby... I hope all your pancakes have egg shell in them.. WinkSmile

Well aren’t you lovely? I appreciate that you’ve had some fairly arsey responses but this one is just rude! Glad you’ve got your eggs OP enjoy your pancakes!!

hekissedmybottom · 21/02/2023 10:49

I always make my pancakes vegan.

Half a banana
OR
Big spoon of peanut butter OR biscuit spread

Milk

Oats

Whizz up and fry

I sometimes add walnuts, hemp seeds, almonds

Original poster
hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 11:01

@Supergirl1958

Jeez... again it was a fucking joke.

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Arrrrrrragghhh · 21/02/2023 11:06

hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 10:25

For the nice MNers... we have eggs... my FIL dropped some round about an hour ago

For the rude, assumptive and downright snobby... I hope all your pancakes have egg shell in them.. WinkSmile

Wishing ill on others?
I think those of us who weren’t sympathetic to your ( non existent) problem were right.

Tinkly laugh. Of course it’s all light hearted.

BronwenFrideswide · 21/02/2023 11:08

HazelBite · 21/02/2023 09:20

Just an aside here I have frozen eggs when I have had too many in the past (I bake a lot) I mix the white and yolk together and freeze them, in quanties that I would use. Once defrosted they can be scrambled, used in baking etc

Great tip, thanks. I never knew you could freeze eggs.

Original poster
hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 11:13

@Arrrrrrragghhh

Not sure I was wishing ill on others tbh

I forget that some people just have no sense of humour.

Hmm
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Supergirl1958 · 21/02/2023 11:17

hidingbehindascreen · 21/02/2023 11:01

@Supergirl1958

Jeez... again it was a fucking joke.

right of course, I see I’m not the only one who didn’t take it as a ‘fucking joke’. Certainly haven’t had a sense of humour bypass, but jeez, all this drama and ‘vitriol’ has come from you dear!!

like I said, enjoy your pancakes, I’ve had mine and I’m off to the beach soon for a right laugh, seeing as I obviously need one!

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