The most interesting facts about pancakes

But how many things do you actually know about pancakes? We''ve written down and dug out some interesting facts about pancakes that you may not have known.

1. Pancakes have been around for centuries and were a popular food in Europe and America in the 19th century.
2. There are many different ways to make pancakes - from sweet to savoury, there is something for everyone.
3. Pancakes are always a great choice for breakfast as they fill you up and provide energy for the day.
4. Pancakes can be made with all kinds of ingredients including fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
5. There are endlesstoppings for pancakes - you can serve them with syrup or chocolate topping, or serve a savoury version with bacon or sausage.
6. Roman crepes were first called Alita Dolcia (meaning ''another dessert'' in Latin) and originated in the 1st century AD.

And how to make the best pancakes?

Although pancakes may seem like a simple dish to make, this may not be the case. Pancakes are a very popular dish. They require only a few basic ingredients to prepare, but they really need to be dosed correctly. It is also important not to use old baking powder, or even baking powder that has reached the end of its shelf life, as you will be faced with flat pancakes that are not light and fluffy.

Be careful not to over-mix the pancake batter. If there are a few lumps left in the batter, that''s fine. If we stick to the rule of mixing the dry ingredients before adding the wet, the ingredients should come together nicely to make a manageable pancake batter.

There are several ways to make pancakes, here are some examples:

• Recipe for classic pancakes
• Fluffy American pancakes
• Pancakes with strawberries
• American pancakes with strawberries