Most Popular British Easter Foods
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- 07 Apr 2023
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As spring approaches, Easter is the time to shake off those winter blues! What better way to celebrate than with delicious food shared with family and friends? In the UK, you’ll find that ‘Easter foods’ range from centuries-old traditional recipes with a symbolic or religious origin, and new-fangled treats.
This article lists 12 popular savory and sweet British Easter foods. So whether you’re looking for inspiration to liven up your Easter Sunday dinner, revisit childhood memories, or delight the little ones in your life with some seasonal treats -read on to discover some ways you can make your Easter feast extra special!
1. Pancakes
While they’re not a regular part of the Easter Day celebration itself, pancakes are an unmistakable signal that Easter is on its way. Traditionally served on Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day), they’re a last treat before Ash Wednesday and the forty days of fasting leading up to Easter itself.
They’re easy to make using store cupboard ingredients, and the whole family can enjoy the fun of flipping them over in the pan. Pro tip: to achieve the lightest pancakes, experts recommend ‘resting’ the batter for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Fillings can be anything from a sprinkling of sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon to luscious concoctions based on thick cream, rich yogurt, or chocolate spread -perhaps with some blueberries for a healthy finishing touch. Read More…
