The name of a Dutch pancake that is larger and thinner than American pancakes is pannenkoek. Its plural form is pannenkoeken.
Pannenkoeken originated in the Netherlands and are made from a thin, pourable batter of flour, milk, eggs, and salt. Unlike fluffy American-style pancakes, they are usually broad—sometimes reaching about 30 centimeters in diameter—and are cooked as a relatively thin disk.
They may be served sweet or savory. Common additions include apples, bacon, cheese, raisins, or buckwheat flour. Plain pannenkoeken are often topped with powdered sugar, syrup, or appelstroop, a Dutch apple spread, and may be rolled before eating.
A common mix-up is confusing pannenkoek with a crêpe. Both are thin, but pannenkoeken are generally thicker and more substantial than French crêpes. Dutch pancake houses serve them as full meals, and they are also a popular choice for children's birthday dinners.