Pancake Day is almost upon us so we’re celebrating with a selection of pancake images from around the world. How do you celebrate Pancake Day? What is your favourite pancake topping? Let us know in the comments at the bottom of the page…
 1. England – Pancakes
Made from flour, eggs and milk, traditional English pancakes have a thin batter and are often served drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkled with sugar.
2. US – Pancakes
Also known as pancakes but made with a thicker batter than the UK version, US pancakes are traditionally eaten for breakfast and are served with maple syrup, whipped butter and streaky bacon.
3. France РCr̻pes
A super thin batter made from flour, milk and eggs – crêpes can be served with sweet or savoury accompaniments.
4. Australia – Pikelets
Made from milk, flour, eggs and icing sugar – pikelets are traditionally served with jam, whipped cream or butter and enjoyed at afternoon tea.
5. India – Dosa
A fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils, Dosa is a traditional dish in the south of India and is often served with chutneys and eaten for breakfast or as street food.
6. Austria – Kaiserschmarren pancakes
A light caramelised pancake that’s split using two forks while it is being cooked, the Kaiserschmarren is traditionally eaten as a dessert with fruit compote.
7. Japan – Okonomiyaki
A savoury pancake traditionally made from flour, egg and a choice of other ingredients. Its name translated is “what you want”.
8. Thailand – Banana pancakes
Banana pancakes have become a backpacking tradition across Asia, in Thailand amongst other places. There is now an established ‘banana pancake trail’ across Asia where you can visit a variety of restaurants and street vendors serving them.
9. Indonesia – Serabi
This pancake made from rice flour and coconut milk is often enjoyed as a sweet treat with coconut sugar syrup. Serabi recipes differ across Indonesia based on local tastes and produce.
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