Pancakes are the very old beginnings of bread and pastry.
Generally a pancake is any kind of batter, fried or baked in a skillet, on a griddle, or on any hot surface. The peoples of all nationalities have made pancakes from time immemorial. An infinite variety of pancakes have been developed by the skilled cooks of many nations. Today pancakes are enjoyed for breakfast, luncheon, dinner and even for dessert. Les Highet and Erma Hueneke, founders of the Original Pancake House in Portland, Oregon, collected recipes around the world, The pancakes served by this fine restaurant are famous all over the world.