One of the most popular breakfast food in America are pancakes. For as long as we can remember, pancakes have been a staple dish served at almost every restaurant that offers breakfast. Pancakes are typically made with flour, baking powder, milk, and eggs. The great thing about them is that you can eat them however you like; the possibilities are endless. You will always go right with your choice, whether they are sweet, savory, or stuffed.
March 7th is national Flapjack day AKA, pancakes! When you think pancakes can’t get any better, you find that almost every country makes pancakes differently. The practice of pouring batter on a pan and frying it is common in almost every culture around the globe. Here are five types of pancakes you can make at home.
America – Buttermilk Pancakes
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.
France – Crepes
Crepes are thinner and larger than traditional pancakes. They are flipped and cooked on both sides, then folded over sweet or savory fillings like chocolate, fruit, cheeses, and sautéed vegetables.
Japan – Fluffy Pancakes
No, they are not magical clouds; they are fluffy pancakes! You might have seen these viral pancakes on TikTok, and this is your sign to try them. These pancakes are bouncy and a total dream come true. Japanese Pancakes, often called Souffle Pancakes, are similar in ingredients but different in composition and texture to your standard pancake recipe.
The biggest difference between them is the smaller amount of flour and that the egg whites are beaten to form a meringue (just like you would in a souffle) before being gently folded into the rest of the pancake batter. The result is a super fluffy and airy pancake.
Denmark – Aebleskiver
Aebleskivers don’t look like your typical pancakes, they are round and similar in size to a golf ball. They are often eaten for dessert; dipped in jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The batter is the same as traditional pancakes but cooked into a round indentation cast iron pan. As each cake firms up, it’s rotated in its indentation, cooking into a sweet, puffy, round pancake.
Finland – Pannukakku
Pannukakkus are oven-baked pancakes with a custardy, vanilla-spiked batter. They are usually eaten for breakfast or dessert topped with berries, cream, jam, and powdered sugar.
They are a combination of French toast, custard, crepes, and pancakes. It comes out of the oven as an impressive golden crater. The crispy sides rise above the edges of the pan and the center is creamy and glistening with the melted butter.
Celebrate Flapjack day by trying these delicious pancakes from around the world. Don’t forget to get creative with the toppings and share them with your pancake-lover friends. Whether you decide to go the traditional route or go for pancakes shaped like a golf ball, you will not go wrong with your choice. Let us know which pancakes you try and which ones end up being your favorite!
