Delicious Pancakes From Around The World

By Editorial Staff in Amazing On 25th February 2014
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#1: Austria: Kaiserschmarrn

This pancake is named after Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) because he really really loved these pancakes. You can eat this fluffy caramelized pancake (or pieces of)Â with any sweet toppings of your choice.

#15: Somalia: Anjero

A spongy flatbread made with raising yeast flour. Reminds me of the Ethiopian injera.

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#2: China/Taiwan: Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

Dough Pan-fried pancakes (sometimes batter). Soy sauce is top choice for dipping sauce.

#3: England: Pancakes with Sugar and Lemon

Thin pancakes made with plain flour, eggs, and milk. Usually it is topped with lemon juice and sugar. People also like to either pour syrup on it or wrap it up with amazing fillings.

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#4: France: Crepes

Thin, large pancakes that are cooked on both sides then folded with sweet and savory fillings. The batter consists of; flour, sugar, egg and milk.

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#5: Hungary: Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes)

The batter is the same as French Crepes, just the toppings (if any) differ.

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#6: Iceland: Pönnukaka

Very similar to crepes cooked in other countries except this one is cooked in a special Icelandic pancake pan.

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#7: Japan: Okonomiyaki

Just a simple pancake made out of; flour, egg, cabbage and a choice of whatever endless ingredients you want.

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#8: Malaysia: Apam Balik

Usually presented upright. These pancakes are made with a rice flour blend, with a sweet peanut filling.

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#9: Netherlands: Pannenkoeken

This one is for the people with a sweet tooth. A sweet souffléd pancake, often baked in a pan larger than 12". Then usually topped with sugar and fruit, but this one is topped with honey.

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#10: Scotland: Scotch or Scottish Pancakes

Scottish pancakes are often small. They can be referred to as drop scones.

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#11: Sweden: Raggmunk

Potato pancakes with a touch of savory.

#12: Venezuela and Colombia: Cachapas

Pancakes with melted cheese, sign me up!

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#13: USA and Canada: Buttermilk

Do I even need to explain? Thick and fluffy is why it is loved around the world.

#14: Australia: Pikelets

Just a smaller version of a buttermilk pancake.