How to make pancakes

Today, in the Christian calendar, it is Shrove Tuesday. The day before Lent begins. In Rio they mark Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday") with their exuberant carnival, its lavish costumes and driving samba rhythms. In the UK we have Pancake Day.

Here's a recipe to make pancakes.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter

Process
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar
• Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter
• Mix until smooth
• Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat
• Pour the batter onto the frying pan (1/4 cup per pancake)
• Brown on both sides
• Serve hot, with lemon juice and sugar (or another filling of your choice)