Pancake
Pancake
A Pancake (/ˈpænkeɪk/; from Middle English pan and cake) is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter.
Etymology
The term Pancake is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English words pan, meaning "a cooking utensil", and cake, meaning "a baked good", which were combined to form pancake, a term first recorded in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Batter: A mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water that is thin enough to be poured or dropped from a spoon. Used as a base in many recipes including pancakes.
- Griddle: A flat plate, made of metal, with a heat source underneath. It is used for cooking pancakes and other foods.
- Frying Pan: A flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is commonly used to cook pancakes.
- Butter: A dairy product made from the fat and protein components of milk or cream. It is often used in the batter for pancakes and to grease the cooking surface.
- Egg: A biological structure intended by nature for reproduction. It is used in many cooking processes, including the making of pancakes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pancake
- Wikipedia's article - Pancake
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