ARE you a traditional pancake person? Or do you prefer the thicker American version of pancakes?

We asked readers to send in their favourite suggestions to top off your pancakes, with some weird and wonderful entries making an appearance.

Some readers opted for the usual maple syrup and bacon, blueberries, or chocolate spread as the classic go to.

But making a surprise appearance was Peanut butter or Marmite (or the latest combined Marmite Peanut Butter), as well as ketchup (?!?!), and for the more savoury tastebuds Salmon and creme fraiche.

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Despite all that, with a strong backing readers proved traditional lemon and sugar always comes out on top.

In a readers poll, 55 per cent of 20 voters opted for lemon and sugar, 30 per cent went for maple syrup and bacon, 10 per cent for blueberries, and five percent for chocolate.

Scores of commenters on the post also hailed the traditional toppings as an all-time favourite.

Although banana, Nutella, and cinnamon were also among suggestions.

Whatever your preference, get the pans and spatulas out, as Shrove Tuesday is on its way.

What is Shrove Tuesday?

There's more to Shrove Tuesday than pigging out on pancakes. It is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent.

And in the Christian calendar, this is a day to clean the soul, a day of penitence to feast before Lent begins.

That's where the pancakes come in.

When is Shrove Tuesday?

This year, it falls on Tuesday February 25.

What is Ash Wednesday?

It's essentially the first day of Lent, the 40-days and nights of abstinence, leading up to Easter.

So make sure you use all that naughty food up on your pancakes.

Because Easter Sunday isn't until April 12. What are you going to give up this year?

How do I make pancake batter?

Basic pancake recipe (Makes 8 pancakes)

115g plain flour

Pinch of salt

1 egg

300ml milk

25g unsalted butter, melted

Vegetable oil

Sift the flour and salt together, beat the egg into the milk and whisk into the flour. Rest the batter for 30 minutes if you have time. Add melted butter.

Warm the pan well and rub lightly with kitchen paper dipped in oil. Put some batter in the pan and tilt the pan so that the mix covers the base in a thin layer.

Cook for 15-20 seconds until the edges curl and the underside is golden. Flip and cook on the other side. Turn out and keep warm. Repeat until the batter is finished.