Pancakes are pancakes that are prepared primarily in the United States of America. Historians are inclined to believe that the first pancakes appeared around the 9th century, when people began to actively cultivate wheat. There are analogues to pancakes all over the world: from Russian pancakes to French crepes. American pancakes resemble Slavic pancakes, only they are prepared on a yeast-free basis. Pancakes are still the most popular breakfast among Americans.