Pancakes / Crepes

A crepe is a type of very thin pancake usually made from wheat flour (crepes de Froment) or buckwheat flour (galettes).

Crepes are served with a variety of fillings, from the most simple with only sugar to flambeed crepes Suzette or elaborate savoury.


INGREDIENTS

100g plain flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
250ml milk
50g butter or frying oil


METHOD

1. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre.
2. Add the eggs and milk, gradually incorporate the flour from the sides, whisk to smooth the batter.
3. Leave the mixture to rest for at least 10 minutes (this helps the gluten to relax).
4. Heat the pancake pan and add a little butter or oil, and heat until smocking.
5. Add enough mixture to just cover the bottom of the pan thinly.
6. Cook for a few seconds until lightly coloured.
7. Turn and cook on the other side.
8. Turn onto a plate.
9. Sprinkle with sugar.