Pancakes have been a popular breakfast dish in Greece since the 6th century BC (over 2,500 years). In Ancient Greece they were garnished with honey and sesame seeds, or honey, fruits and nuts. Author and chef Maria Benardis of Greekalicious talks us through making these delicious pancakes.
Athenaus in his works advised us of the Athenian comic poet who described in his writings the steam rising from tiganetes in the morning as “it will rain raisins and the dew will be warm pancakes”.
It is believed that tiganites were the first documented pancakes in the world.
Serve with some Greek-style yoghurt or soft myzithra cheese on the side.