15 Awesome Pancake Day Facts You Never Knew

11. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Throwing Pancakes On To Ceiling Gif Before baking soda became widely available in the mid-19th Century, bakers needed other forms of ammonia in order to create soft and airy pancakes. This led to many chefs adding snow - yes, the semi-frozen water that falls from the sky - into the batter mix in order to create a perfectly light and fluffy treat.
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