The origin of these thin  Hungarian pancakes (palacsinta), which are extremely popular in Hungary, is not entirely clear. Most probably they developed from the Roman plazenta, a small, round cake that was eaten instead of bread. Pancakes are served in a wide range of varieties, both sweet and savory. - See more at: http://www.itshungarian.com/hungarian-cuisine/hungarian-pancakes/#sthash.ukZw8AMk.dpuf