Pancakes: History and Variations

When did Bisquick make pancakes easier for American households?

• 1921

• 1931

• 1941

• 1951

Which ancient civilization was making a type of pancake around 500 B.C.E.?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Chinese

• Egyptians

What is the main ingredient in Vietnamese Bánh xèo?

• Rice flour

• Wheat flour

• Corn flour

• Buckwheat flour

What term entered the American vocabulary in the 1870s to describe American-style pancakes?

• Griddlecakes

• Flapjack

• Johnnycakes

• Hotcakes

Which of the following is a pancake-like dish from Denmark?

• Blini

• Crepes

• Æbleskiver

• Cachapas

What is a common filling for French crepes?

• Chinese sausage

• Caviar

• Nutella

• Applesauce

Which ingredient is NOT typically used in American-style pancake batter?

• Flour

• Baking powder

• Yeast

• Eggs

What is the main ingredient in Venezuelan cachapas?

• Rice

• Corn

• Wheat

• Buckwheat

Which ancient cookbook contains a recipe that could be considered a pancake?

• Meals and Recipes from Ancient Greece

• Apicius

• De re Coquinaria

• The Art of Cookery

What is a typical topping for Russian blini?

• Jam

• Maple syrup

• Caviar

• Nutella