Pancakes are a traditional Russian dish. However, other countries also boast their own pancake recipes.
With the onset of Maslenitsa, baked goods smelled in many homes. Almost all families began to cook a traditional Russian dish - pancakes. As a rule, milk is used for their manufacture with the addition of yeast to the dough. It turns out that it is customary to bake pancakes not only in Russia, but also in other countries.
In Russia, Guryev's pancakes are considered traditional and the most delicious. They bear their name, as they were served on the table to Count Dmitry Guryev. The peculiarity of these pancakes is that they do not contain yeast. True Guryev pancakes are made from flour and baked milk, and sprinkled with nuts and raisins on top.
In the Republic of Belarus, pancakes are usually called sorcerers. Sometimes, unknowingly, this dish is referred to as dumplings, but this is a mistake. Traditionally, sorcerers are usually served at the New Year's table. In appearance and taste, these pancakes are more reminiscent of potato pancakes with meat filling, which are served with sour cream.
In Western Ukraine, pancakes are also called sorcerers. However, it is no longer a pancake that is prepared from them, but a whole pancake cake, to which the stuffing of minced pork is added. The difference between these pancakes is that they are made from finely grated potatoes.
In France, pancakes are called crepes. They are considered the thinnest in the world, they are made from buckwheat flour. Crepes are traditionally served with various fillings, both meat and sweet. But the most popular are crepes with the addition of powdered sugar. For the preparation of French crepe, a flat frying pan is used, and a special device is used for rolling the dough.
In Japan, pancakes are called okonomiyaki, which outwardly resemble pancakes. It is a non-sweet dish consisting of fried thin flatbreads sprinkled with dried tuna and sauce. The peculiarity of making dough for okonomiyaki is that in addition to flour and eggs, chopped vegetables and broth are added to it.
In North America, pancakes are called pancakes. They are traditionally prepared for breakfast. Pancake is a small lush rounded pancake, sprinkled with syrup on top. It is sometimes served with berries and whipped cream. Pancakes are usually prepared with yoghurt to achieve opulence.
