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The History of Pancakes and French Toast
39:41 - 45:21 (05:39)
This podcast episode explores the origins of pancakes and French toast, including how they were cooked and the evolution of their ingredients over time.
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Pancakes are probably the oldest breakfast food, discovered in the stomach of Utsi, the Iceman.
39:41 - 41:00 (01:18)
Summary
Pancakes are probably the oldest breakfast food, discovered in the stomach of Utsi, the Iceman. People have been making pancakes for a long time, and different cultures have their own versions, including the American pancake or flapjack.
ChapterThe History of Pancakes and French Toast
EpisodeThe Origins of Breakfast Foods
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker shares his preference for French toast and pancakes and notes that while French toast is his favorite, he will eat pancakes any day of the week.
41:00 - 44:14 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker shares his preference for French toast and pancakes and notes that while French toast is his favorite, he will eat pancakes any day of the week. He also discusses the Swedish method of serving pancakes with whipped cream and sweetened fruit toppings.
ChapterThe History of Pancakes and French Toast
EpisodeThe Origins of Breakfast Foods
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The origins of waffles are surprisingly tied to the Catholic Church and began with communion wafers.
44:14 - 45:21 (01:06)
Summary
The origins of waffles are surprisingly tied to the Catholic Church and began with communion wafers. They later evolved into elaborate designs and may have derived their name from an old French word meaning "a piece of a honeybee hive."