Belgian Crepes Recipes

BASIC CREPES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.

BELGIUM PANCAKES A.K.A. CREPES

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and add to the milk, vanilla, and water beating either by hand or mixing in electric blender.
• Sift the flour with salt and gradually add to the egg and milk mixture.
• Add the melted butter and blend thoroughly.
• If mixing by hand, strain the batter through a sieve to remove any lumps.
• Allow to stand for at least an hour before using. If too thick, add a little more water and mix well.
• Pour one or two tablespoons of the batter (depending on the size of the pan) in the center of a hot, lightly oiled frypan. Tip the pan to spread the batter and cook until the top is dry. Turn over and cook for 15 seconds on the other side.
• Serve with butter, brown sugar, and or powdered sugar.
• Prep time includes 1 hour resting.

BELGIAN CREPES

Steps:

• Put flour and milk in bowl and mix well. Add Sugar. Mix. Add egg yolks keeping the white aside. Beat the egg white and add a spoon of sugar while beating it. Add the egg white to mixture and pinch of salt. Blend it all together with a spatula. Take a spoonful of butter and let it melt in pan on high heat. Lower heat a little above medium heat when ready to poor in skillet. Use a ladle to poor mixture onto the skillet while with the other hand turning the skillet such that the mixture is even over the skillet. If you prefer thinner crêpes add milk. Leave on the stovetop until lightly browned. Turn the crêpe on other side until lightly brown. Ready! When removing the crêpe from skillet put it on a rack for 1 minute. Keeps it crunchier! Repeat!