If you’re not aware of what pancakes are, first off, you’re missing out on one of the most delicious breakfasts known to man, and second, here’s how we describe pancakes. Pancakes are round, flat cakes, prepared from a thick batter made of flour, milk, and eggs. The pancake batter can have other ingredients such as buttermilk, yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, apples, bananas, chocolate chips, sugar, cheese, and flavoring agents like vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and anything that makes your taste buds dance!
They are usually consumed at breakfast and can be topped with maple syrup, butter, jam, honey, peanut butter, cane syrup, molasses, whipped cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar, fruits, nuts, and everything nice. But wait, here’s the interesting part, they can either be eaten as sweet or savory, and unsweetened pancakes can be served with sides such as eggs, bacon, or sausage.
Although pancakes are often branded as a breakfast food, they can actually be eaten at any time of the day. Pancakes and their variation are found in almost every culture. In ancient Greece and Rome, they made a variation of pancakes with wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk, calling it ‘Alita Dolcia’ meaning ‘another sweet’. In certain countries, pancakes resemble the French crêpe, while in others what the U.S. calls pancakes are known as flapjacks or crumpets. So, this National Pancake Week, fill your belly with pancakes, share pancakes with others, and enjoy this delicious food!
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