January 28 - National Blueberry Pancake Day

Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day! On January 28th, today brinks the sweetness of blueberries to your pancake, flapjack or hotcake. 

The early pancakes consisted mostly of flour and milk and were more like biscuits. Later, eggs, milk, a leavening agent (such as baking powder) and fat were added creating the fluffier, lighter pancake we know today. 

Adding blueberries to the pancake batter when mixing up the ingredients may result in a bluish hue. To avoid this, add them right after dropping dollops of batter to the hot griddle. 

Blueberries add a freshness to pancakes and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and copper. 

HOW TO OBSERVE

Whip up some pancakes with this recipe: Todd’s Famous Blueberry Pancakes 

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20177/todds-famous-blueberry-pancakes/?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=blueberry%20pancake&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p1i6 

Use #BlueberryPancakeDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

As National Day Calendar® continues their search for the origins of this breakfast food holiday, another stack or two will hold you over. Add some real maple syrup and fresh blueberries, too.  

While you’re having seconds, be sure to include a dollop of real whipped cream. None of the fake stuff. Origin stories take time. Pancakes are forever. 

#BlueberryPancakeDay 

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