Here Are 18 Pancake Recipes From All Over The World (2024)

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How many types of pancakes are there? ›

Now, thousands of years after it first made its way into our diets, you can find multiple types of pancakes around the world. From the well-known French crêpes and Scotch pancakes, to the Dutch poffertje and Korean jeon, which will you be dining on this Pancake Day?

History. The Ancient Greeks made pancakes called τηγανίτης (tēganitēs), ταγηνίτης (tagēnitēs) or ταγηνίας (tagēnias), all words deriving from τάγηνον (tagēnon), "frying pan". The earliest attested references to tagenias are in the works of the 5th-century BC poets Cratinus and Magnes.

Did you know pancakes are one of humankind's oldest dishes? Knowing the exact diet of our ancient ancestors can be difficult, but scientists have pieced together some of the tools from the stone age to determine that one of the foods enjoyed by people in this time period, almost 30,000 years ago, was a type of pancake.

People began using the word “pancake” during the 15th century, and the word became standard in 19th century America. Previously, people referred to them as Indian cakes, hoe cakes, johnnycakes, journey cakes, buckwheat cakes, griddle cakes, and flapjacks. Early American pancakes were made with buckwheat or cornmeal.

France – Crêpes

You can't possibly make a list of the world's best pancakes and not include France. Crêpes are unavoidable throughout the country. There are two main types of French crêpes – sweet ones (crêpes sucrées) and savoury ones (crêpes salées). Savoury crêpes are commonly known as 'galettes'.

The tip, via Food52, relies on relaxed egg whites, aka unbeaten whites that have been allowed to sit for a bit. The pancake technique calls for the eggs to be separated and for the yolks to be mixed into a buttermilk, milk, and melted butter mixture.

As most people do in these situations, they were craving pancakes. But alas, the Vikings did not have the proper cookware. Instead, they greased their dented shields and poured the batter on them over a fire. And thus, the Æbleskiver was born.

What is a Hotcake? It's a pancake. Our crew Googled it and the definition of a hotcake is in fact “a pancake.” There is, however, a subtle difference on how you prepare a hotcake versus a pancake. Generally, pancakes are wide and have a fluffy texture, whereas the hotcakes tend to be thicker and denser.

If you can bear to give up your traditional pancakes, you can still enjoy them as part of a healthy eating plan. Most experts don't recommend cutting out all sugar, saturated fat, and refined grains from your diet. They just recommend cutting down on how often you consume them.

Pancakes definitely aren't the healthiest breakfast option available, due largely to their fat, salt and sodium content. But with some planning, you may be able to include them as an occasional breakfast treat in your nutrition plan.

What country invented pancakes? ›

600 BC - The first recorded mention of pancakes dates back to ancient Greece and comes from a poet who described warm pancakes in one of his writings.

The specific custom of British Christians eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday dates to the 16th century. Along with its emphasis on feasting, another theme of Shrove Tuesday involves Christians repenting of their sins in preparation to begin the season of Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar.

Buttermilk pancakes are the most traditional pancakes. They are known to be delicious, versatile, and easy to make. The secret weapon to its signature thick and fluffy texture: baking powder. They are traditionally eaten with butter and maple syrup, but you can mix it up and add your choice of toppings.

At IHOP, the popular pancake chain that offers away a free short stack of pancakes on their National Pancake Day every year, a short stack is always a serving of three fluffy pancakes, while a full stack is five.

The small pancakes in Mexico are called "hotcakes" or "panqueques" in Spanish. They are similar to the American pancakes, but they are smaller and thinner, and sometimes they are filled with sweet or savory ingredients such as fruits, chocolate, cheese, or meat.