GFA World Blog

Pancakes (also called “griddlecakes”, “hotcakes” or “flapjacks”) are popular around the world. Their history goes all the way back to Ancient Rome where the first pancake-like dish is said to have been invented in the 1st century AD. Known then as Alita Dolcia (“another sweet” in Latin) it was sold by vendors in the Roman market place.

Here in Canada, they are often eaten for breakfast with butter and maple syrup. France specializes in crepes, a thin large pancake with a sweet or savory filling. The Dutch enjoy Pannenkoeken or Dutch Baby, a sweet souffled pancake, served with sugar and fruit. Even India has their own kind of pa…