This – crêpe -a French origin word I’ve no idea how to pronounce, is creeping into our local scene. Originating from Brittany (some say Southwest Asia), made usually with wheat flour and comes in a whole loada variety - sweet or savoury.
Pictures: The Australian Crepe Cafe features such a huge delectable selection of sweet & savoury crepes…mouthwatering enough! Check it out =)
However, it’s still pretty basic in Singapore, and I’m still not willing to pay $5.80 for a dessert crêpe filled with strawberries, chocolate sauce, custard and ice-cream. It’s alota stuff but .. xD budget
So it got me jumpin’ when I stumbled upon this basic crêpe recipe – very very simple, with a delightful ingredients list that didn’t require me to get out and buy stuff. It’s gotten rave reviews from nearly everyone who’s tried it and true enough, the little round darlings were light & delicious! It does take a bit of time to cook ‘em, since we can only cook it one at a time..
Basic Crêpe (with some changes)
(adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basic-Crepes/Detail.aspx)
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
250g All-Purpose Flour
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Water
1/4 tsp Salt
28.5g Butter, melted
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, water and eggs. Gradually add in flour, whisking 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.
Variations: sugar for sweetness, water to desired consistency, vanilla (1 tsp), anything to your imagination!
So now, I’ve a stack of crêpes sitting on the table but I’ve no idea what to fill them with *lol*
These two other recipes I’d like to try:
Vanilla Crêpes (with a touch of vanilla & sugar)
Breakfast Crêpes (wonderfully French!)
Very nice!!