Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Oh Crepe!

Crepe, pronounced kreip in French, is a thin pancake made of usually wheat flour, milk, sugar, eggs and salt. They are served with a variety of different fillings, from simple powdered sugar to elaborate savory fillings. They originate from the north-west part of France, but are widely consumed throughout and is considered France’s national dish. If you haven’t tried this sweet, delicate and delicious treat here's your chance! Below is a recipe for a simple crepe – enjoy! 


Ingredients

4 eggs lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour, sugar and salt until smooth.

  2. Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil with a brush or paper towel. Using a serving spoor or small ladle, spoon about 3 tbsps of crepe batter into the hot pan, tilting the pan so that the bottom surface is evenly coated. Cook 1-2 minutes on a side or until golden brown. Serve immediately. 

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