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French Pancakes

Cultural Context

Originating from Brittany, France, crêpes are a beloved staple known for their versatility. Traditionally served as a sweet dessert or savory meal, they embody the French culinary art of transforming simple ingredients into delightful dishes. Today, crêpes are enjoyed worldwide, often filled with a variety of sweet or savory toppings, making them a favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 ounces (225 grams) all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar (40 grams)
pinch of salt
3 eggs
17 fluid ounces (500 ml) warm milk
3 tablespoons butter (40 grams)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla or 2 tablespoons liquid vanilla extract

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while remaining creamy.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

1

Add 8 ounces of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

2

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of salt, then mix well.

3

Create a small well in the flour and crack 3 eggs into it.

4

Gradually pour in 17 fluid ounces of warm milk while gently whisking the eggs.

5

Continue to whisk and add the remaining milk gradually to avoid lumps.

6

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave and pour it into the batter, whisking continuously.

7

Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla or 2 tablespoons of liquid vanilla extract to the batter.

8

Heat a 9-inch skillet and pour enough batter to make a thin pancake.

9

Cook until the pancake becomes matte, then flip it and fry for another 30 seconds before removing from heat.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Crêpes
Local Name: Crêpes

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