7.27.2011

Crepes!

I love crepes. They're a thinner and more versatile (for lack of a better word) version of pancakes. Super delicious for brunch.
The Joy of Cooking seems to have the best recipe. They say it makes 12, but if you make fill-the-pan crepes (like me) you'll probably get 6-8 out of each batch:

1. Combine:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted. (Personally, I thought that this much butter made them taste odd--I use 1-2 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Optional: add 3 tablespoons sugar if you want sweeter crepes.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for about 30 minutes--but you can also refrigerate for up to 2 days.
3. Cook over medium heat in a flat pan and serve...here are my suggestions:
  • Nutella and powdered sugar.
  • Roll it up with fruit/jam and Greek yogurt inside (my preference is raspberries, homemade/farmer's market raspberry jam and plain Fage yogurt)
  • Cinnamon and sugar.
  • Maple syrup. Duh.
  • Peanut-butter and bananas (and fluff)
  • Make scrambled eggs and bacon and roll up like a burrito. (It's like a 3-in-one combo breakfast!)
  • Ice cream!

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