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Interesting Facts About Pancakes

We all know that nothing seems more yummy than a giant stack of homemade pancakes, prepared exactly how you like them. Whether they are served with butter and honey or as decadent as Ghiradelli chocolate and with slight touch of powdered sugar, you can not go wrong with this legendary food. By the way, did you know that pancakes as we know them today were eaten long ago, dating back even to Ancient Romans? This simple but at the same time so delightful food is known almost in every country all over the world. Most of us eat them eagerly using any pancake recipe that get in our hands, but only some know that there is a lot of interesting facts about pancakes.

Pancakes are associated with many traditions and customs. Christians, for example enjoy eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Many countries have carnivals during the week before the Lent starts. The other popular traditions and customs include Pancake day races and rope skipping. Pancakes are not just another snack or a breakfast meal. They have much more to offer than this. Here, you can discover the great variety of facts about pancakes that will surprise you every time.

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The origins of Pancakes

Pancakes, as we know them today have roots dating to ancient time. Foods very similar to pancakes were eaten by ancient Romans. They were made from milk, flour and eggs and spices. These pancakes were called “Alita Dolcia” what in Latin means another sweet. Roman pancakes were served with honey and fruits or with meat and cheese. Although, Roman pancakes may have been similar to what we call today a pancake, but actually the pancakes we eat nowadays, resemble more pancakes eaten in Medieval Europe.

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Pancakes around the world

Learn more about how pancakes look like in different parts of the world. Just about every country has its own version of the pancake. They are so popular because they are easy to prepare and are made of three basic ingredients flour, eggs and milk.

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