Pancake Day Fun Facts

What is the traditional name for Pancake Day in the UK?

• Shrove Tuesday

• Flapjack Friday

• Crepe Wednesday

• Waffle Wednesday

In which country did the tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday originate?

• France

• England

• Greece

• United States

What is the main ingredient in traditional pancake batter?

• Rice flour

• Cornmeal

• Wheat flour

• Barley flour

"Indulge" means

• to punish oneself

• to deny oneself

• to ignore one's desires

• to satisfy or yield to a desire or whim

The reason behind celebrating Pancake Day is

• to indulge before Lenten fasting

• to celebrate the beginning of spring

• to honor a famous chef

• to commemorate a historical event

Which famous nursery rhyme is associated with Pancake Day?

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Little Miss Muffet

• Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake, Baker's Man

• Jack and Jill

What ingredient causes pancakes to rise and become fluffy when cooked?

• Baking powder

• Yeast

• Eggs

• Sugar

Which ancient civilization is believed to have eaten a pancake-like food made from wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk (when milk becomes acidic)?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Greek

• Babylonian

What is the term used for flipping a pancake in the pan while cooking?

• Tossing

• Flipping

• Spinning

• Twirling

In some countries, finding what in your pancake on Pancake Day is considered good luck?

• A coin

• A button

• A key

• A ring