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No eggs on pancake day!!

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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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MrsAvocet · 21/02/2023 11:31

My DS is allergic to eggs and dairy so I make vegan pancakes which are very simple and really nice. In fact the non allergic members of the family prefer them to the "normal" recipe.
I see tge OP os sorted but just in case anyone else is having egg problems here's the recipe...(it's American sorry, so in cups and I do have a set of measuring cups so I haven't converted the measurements)
1 cup of SR flour
2 tablespoons of sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
About 2 cups of soya milk (I use alpro no sugars)
Mix the dry ingredients well first then gradually whisk in the milk til its a runny batter and slightly frothy.
That makes about 10 pancakes.
I have never tried it with other kinds of milk but it would probably work. Soya milk has a bit of a natural raising property though so it makes them quite light and fluffy.
Vegan/allergy baking is a bit of a dark art and I've had varied degrees of success over the years but this is a really simple recipe with no strange ingredients that has never let me down. I've served them without telling people they are vegan and nobody has ever commented.

VeganStar · 21/02/2023 11:45

HotDogsJumpingFrogsILoveTurkey · 21/02/2023 08:11

What's the benefit of the chickpea water? Is it to thicken?

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Chickpea water aka aquafaba = egg substitute.

redundantsoon · 21/02/2023 11:47

OP, very glad you got your eggs. Hope you enjoy the pancakes.

This thread has been insane!!

Plumbear2 · 21/02/2023 11:58

If you have an Aldi try them. There was loads in ours this morning

dudsville · 21/02/2023 11:59

Loving the eggshell comment OP!

CorinationStreeter97 · 21/02/2023 12:01

should have snagged those eggs while you had the chance love, guess you'll just have to have eggless pancakes

backawayfatty1 · 21/02/2023 12:08

We use the BBC good food vegan waffle recipe for pancakes. We make them with oat milk (I'm dairy & egg free). The kids & DP said they tasted the exact same so worth checking out 😁

GiltEdges · 21/02/2023 12:10

CorinationStreeter97 · 21/02/2023 12:01

should have snagged those eggs while you had the chance love, guess you'll just have to have eggless pancakes

If you want to waste your time being snarky on threads it might at least be worth RTFT first Hmm

Takingthepiss · 21/02/2023 12:19

Well…

that thread eggscalated

ImustLearn2Cook · 21/02/2023 12:22

dudsville · 21/02/2023 11:59

Loving the eggshell comment OP!

I’m loving the eggshell comment too 😁 There’s nothing like a bit of eggshell in ones pancakes to get one off their high horse.

louise5754 · 21/02/2023 12:27

Fucks sake can't even have a moan amount not being able to buy eggs!!!!

If you're all in such bad moods why bother even clicking on a post about eggs and pancakes!!!

louise5754 · 21/02/2023 12:27

Not all. Some.

TheOrigRights · 21/02/2023 12:32

louise5754 · 21/02/2023 12:27

Fucks sake can't even have a moan amount not being able to buy eggs!!!!

If you're all in such bad moods why bother even clicking on a post about eggs and pancakes!!!

Perhaps it should have come with a Trigger Warning.
May induce egg-based rage!

JimHensonWasAGenius · 21/02/2023 14:06

How nice to see that the vitriol usually reserved for AIBU has seeped into Chat too🙄

Sporty2022 · 21/02/2023 15:22

Asda have said they’re limiting certain vegetables because of supply problems.

Until we stop importing our foods, we’re going to have these temporary shortages all the time.

Were an island with lots of farms. Crazy how we import so much, when it’s grown on our doorstep.

Mardyface · 21/02/2023 15:52

Sporty2022 · 21/02/2023 15:22

Asda have said they’re limiting certain vegetables because of supply problems.

Until we stop importing our foods, we’re going to have these temporary shortages all the time.

Were an island with lots of farms. Crazy how we import so much, when it’s grown on our doorstep.

Funny because we didn't have these temporary shortages before we cut off imports from our nearest and biggest trading partner. Besides which a shortage of tomatoes in February is not going to be solved by relying on UK growers is it.

Vodkaskirts · 21/02/2023 16:09

OMG do you have to be so bloody condescending

Vodkaskirts · 21/02/2023 16:11

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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seriously do you have to be so bloody condescending

Rellywobble · 21/02/2023 16:13

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

Yayy that's great OP ...enjoy and your egg shell comment has really made me laugh 😃

triforcetotem · 21/02/2023 17:44

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 21/02/2023 09:55

@FangsForTheMemory

follow a fun tradition

You do realise that it's actually Shrove Tuesday, the start of Lent? So it's a religious thing. But no, forget that. Just buy loads of chocolate Easter Eggs too for when it ends, because that's a 'fun tradition' too.

No wonder kids have no idea these days.

No idea about what?

LlynTegid · 21/02/2023 18:25

Someone's in-laws have been nice and kind to them. That's an MN first!!!

Hope the OP and her family enjoyed their pancakes.

TrianglePlayer · 21/02/2023 22:09

Ruth98 · 21/02/2023 09:58

If you crack your eggs into an ice cube tray you can freeze them for 6 months and just pop out however many you need and leave to defrost at room temperature.

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No way?!!! That’s a brilliant tip thank you.

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