Fat Tuesday aka Pancake Day

So I'm a day late, but heck I'll still post. :) Yesterday was Fat Tuesday in NOLA. It's the last day of debauchery before Lent. In other parts of the world, it's known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. This is the last time one can indulge themselves before Lent. In honor of that tradition, I have a pancake recipe below that I hope you will enjoy. This recipe makes about 4 servings.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour - sifted
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs - yolks and whites separated.
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening, melted

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, milk and shortening; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. After all the ingredients are mixed, whip the whites of the eggs until they foam up and fold that into the mix a little at a time.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupful onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until the second side is golden brown.

Serve with maple syrup, fresh strawberries or blueberries, whipped cream or Nutella.