The most indulgent day of the year is here once again. No, we’re not talking about Christmas, or Easter – it’s Pancake Day. The one date in the calendar when you can absolutely eat the same dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner – without guilt, without shame. Seasoned flippers have been practising, supermarkets have been stocking up on sauces and spreads for alternative toppings, and now the time is finally here to show off your skills. Skip to: So, gather your ingredients, grease your pan and don your apron. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s traditional feast day, from why it’s celebrated to how to make pancakes as light as clouds – whether you favour a thin British classic or a fluffy American stack. And if you’re after the simplest batter and a fail-safe cooking method, try Mary Berry’s easy pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day has been celebrated in Britain for centuries as the feast day before Ash Wednesday, when the fasting season begins. Historically, Anglo-Saxon Christians would go to …