Simple Sweet Crêpes

Crepe is the skinny version of a pancake. They are a great vessel to hold a variety of fillings, whatever what one fancy for that day. It could be as simple as a sprinkle of white sugar, to an elaborated confiture or jammed slice soft fruit, and to more savory fillings like cheese and various meat products. This sweet thin pastry could be eaten as breakfast or as a dessert.

Basic Sweet Crêpes Recipe

This recipe yields more or less 18-20 pieces.

Preparation Time:             10 minutes; 1 hour (inactive)

Cooking Time:                   20-30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 large                                egg

3 tablespoons                    melted butter

3/4 cup                               milk

1/2 cup                               water

1 teaspoon                         vanilla

1 cup                                  My HOMEMADE pancake mix

2 1/2 teaspoon                   white sugar

1/2 teaspoon                      cinnamon

Procedures:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine and mix in all liquid ingredients such as egg, melted butter, milk, water and vanilla.

2. Add the dry ingredients such as pancake mix, sugar and cinnamon on top.

3. Mix thoroughly and let the batter rest for a minimum of an hour in the refrigerator

4. Heat a preferred size non-stick pan or a crepe pan. Lightly coat the pan with butter and wipe using a paper towel. Pour into the center 30 ml or 1 oz of batter and swirl to thinly spread. Cook for 30 seconds and flip, the cook the other side for another 10 seconds then remove.

5. Lay the crepes flat to cool. Stack them after they have cooled to avoid sticking.

NTS:

Do not worry if the first cooked crepe looks not so perfect, deformed and browned. It is the trial part where one is still adjusting and discovering the desired heat and temperature level.

A stack crepe in a sealed container can be place in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer to last for more or less two months.

Thaw frozen crepe before peeling them apart.

This is a simple sweet crêpes recipe, very easy to make, fun to assemble and most satisfying to eat. Please give this try and share your thoughts down below. Do you find this recipe too simple to be true? Please feel free to post your reactions, suggestions, and corrections as it would greatly help cook better dessert in consequence help create better article and blog content. Thank you!

As always enjoy crepes!

Reference and Inspired by

1. Brown, A. (2009). Goods Eats: Crepes. [Blog Post]. Retrieved from https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/crepes-recipe-1911037

2. Neal, S.Y. (2017, November 19). Simple yummy Pancake. [Blog Post]. Retrieved from http://inourhomesweethome.blogspot.com/2017/11/simple-yummy-pancakes.html

Simple Yummy Pancakes

This simple yummy pancake recipe begins with a homemade pancake mix. Such basic pancake mix is not only cheaper than the commercial pancake mixes but provides freedom to adjust preferred sweetness and creaminess of pancakes.

Homemade Pancake Mix

Ingredients:

6 cups                    all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons       baking soda

3 teaspoons           baking powder

1 tablespoon          kosher salt

2 tablespoons        white sugar

Procedures:

1.  Place all ingredients in a container with an airtight lid.

2. Tighten the lid and shake to mix.

NTS:  

1. Shake the mixture before each use.

2. Mixture is good for 3 months.

  

Simple Yummy Pancake Recipe

This recipe yields 12 pieces of pancakes of 4 to5-inch diameter.

Preparation Time:             15 minutes

Cooking Time:                   30-40 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pieces                  egg, separated

2 cups                     buttermilk

4 tablespoons         butter, melted

2 cups                     homemade pancake mix

Procedures:

1.  Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degree Fahrenheit.

2.  Whisk together the egg whites and buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the melted butter.

3.  Combine the buttermilk and the butter mixture in one container and whisk together until thoroughly combined.

4.  Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring together. Do not try to work all the lumps out. Mix the batter within 10-12 stirs. If you want extra fluffiness, this is the time to fold 2 beaten egg whites.

5.  Check the griddle if it is hot or too hot by placing few drops of water unto the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.

6.  Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. No butter should be visible.

7.  Gently ladle 30 ml or 1 oz of the pancake batter onto the griddle, when bubble begins to set around the edge and the griddled side appears to be golden. Gently flip the pancake with appropriate spatula that would not damage the griddle surface. And don’t push pancake. Let the other side of the pancake continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it is set. For each ladle of pancake batter repeat step 5 to 7.

8.  Serve immediately or remove to a towel lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place of 175-200 degree Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes.

This simple pancake mix and recipe have been inspired by Alton Brown and his food show, Good Eats.  The particular episode provides explanations and the science behind the extra steps in this recipe; one would truly appreciate that cooking is not only an art but also introduction to basic engineering and useful science experiment.

It would be great to share if you have tried this recipe and what your thoughts about it. Please post your comments including what you like or dislike about this recipe. And feel free to ask questions and provide corrections and suggestions. If you feel generous please subscribe and follow this blog as it would greatly help and inspire to create better content. Thank you.

As always enjoy cooking and eating! Itadakimase!

Reference

Brown, A. (2015, September 26). Semi-Instant Pancakes. [Blog Post]. Retrieved from https://altonbrown.com/semi-instant-pancakes-recipe/