Michael E. Generalicrepes the winter breakfast
July 16th 2007 01:32
crepes with lemon and sugar
Winter breakfast
I awoke this morning to find a thin layer of ice covering the surface of my pool. This inspired me to cook one of my stock standard favourites for any morning, crepes.
Crepe mix
Ingredients
2 cups Plain flour
2eggs
Pinch salt
2 and 3/4 cups milk
50 Gms butter
Method
1. Sift flour and salt into large mixing bowl. Make a well in centre.
2. Add eggs to well and beat lightly.
3. Start adding the milk slowly while whisking. Be careful not to mix too much flour in at one time, as this will cause lumps.
4. Melt the butter to the point of frothy-ness the whisk into the mix while it is hot.
5. Rest at least 1 hour before use. Store uncooked for 2 days if necessary.
crepe mix and proffessional crepe griddle
Use either, a non-stick or cast iron pan(I prefer the latter) if you are really serios you can get a professional crepe cooker they have no sides but i couldn't tell you where to get them or how much theycost. Have the pan quite hot, I usually keep my pan on medium flame on the biggest gas burner for most even heat.
Now transfer the mix into a pouring jug. Have handy a spatula or egg flip. I like to use the thin ones for crepes. And use spray oils either a propellent one or pump spray to get a light layer of oil over the surface of the pan.
Pick up the pan and Pour about 50 to 60mls of the mixture into the middle of the hot oiled pan. Now immediately tilt the pan around to move the mixture up to every edge. On the first crepe you should be able to tell if the mix is to thick, don’t be afraid of adding a bit more liquid and mixing gently as no one enjoys thick stodgy crepes.
Place the cooked result on an upturned dinner plate and sprinkle a touch of caster sugar between each crepe as you go.
Now for toppings we always go for a bit of lemon and sugar but if you want to go a bit more decadent you could try butterscotch sauce.
Butterscotch sauce
Ingredients
100gms butter
110mls cream
150gms brown sugar
Method
Place all ingredients into a pot bring to the boil and simmer until they are melted together. While cooling, whisk occasionally. Place in container.
Have a great winter breaky. Regards, Dave
i wish we had crepe stands like this in canberra
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