Also known as johnnycakes, griddle cakes or or hotcakes, this batter-made breakfast item dates back more than 30,000 years. In fact, it may be the oldest breakfast food in history.
Johnnycakes became a traditional part of Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday) celebrations when revelers would feast before fasting. They still do! The thin cakes can be rolled and filled with fruit and other fillings. Usually, though, they're stacked and drizzled with flavored syrup.
Add fruit and nuts or whipped topping, too. While served mostly as a breakfast item, pancakes along with bacon, ham, hashbrowns and other morning offerings also make a delicious supper. Breakfast for dinner is a nice change of pace in many homes.
HOW TO OBSERVE
There are so many ways to enjoy pancakes! Whether you go out for your favorite breakfast joint or make them at home, be sure to add your favorite syrups and toppings. National Day Calendar® even has a few recipes for you to try. Do you make pancake art? Then they want to see your stack! Post photos and recipes while you celebrate.
Visit IHOP® and have pancakes for a good cause. From 7AM to 7 PM, IHOP® is offering one free short stack of their Original Buttermilk Pancakes. Donate to help children battling critical illnesses.
Each year since 2006, IHOP® National Pancake Day has raised nearly $30 million! Visit the website below for more information on participating locations and charities.
https://www.ihop.com/en/national-pancake-day
Use #NationalPancakeDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
This food holiday's humble beginnings date back to 2005. Originally the observance started as Lumberjack Day. Marianne Ways and Collen AF Venable sought an excuse to eat pancakes and waffles with friends. Since it was one week after 'Talk Like a Pirate Day" and that theme had been worn out, eating lots of pancakes like a lumberjack seemed a better holiday than ever.
What's your favorite flavor of pancake?
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