Sweet crepes are a tradition of the French Chandeleur, a February 2 festival where flipping crepes brings good luck. They were born in Brittany as fine wheat bread and spread throughout the country. Today they are universal Sunday breakfast with infinite fillings.
Mediterranean
Homemade sweet crepes
Fine homemade sweet crepes with Nutella, fruits and icing sugar.
- France
- Breakfast
- Light
- easy
- gluten
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 385 kcal
- Protein 10 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 48 g
- Fat 18 g
- Sodium 220 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Homemade sweet crepes are a preparation from France with easy difficulty. Reserve about 30 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 250 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 4 eggs.
- Have ready: 500 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 50 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 30 g of sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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mix flour
Mix flour, sugar and salt; Add eggs and milk gradually until liquid dough without lumps. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Add melted butter and vanilla; rest dough 30 minutes
Add melted butter and vanilla; rest dough 30 minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Heat non-stick frying pan with butter; pour thin layer of dough
Heat non-stick frying pan with butter; pour thin layer of dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Cook for 1 minute per side until lightly browned.
Cook for 1 minute per side until lightly browned. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Fill with Nutella
Fill with Nutella, fruits or jam; fold into a triangle or roll up.
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Sprinkle icing sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Sprinkle icing sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version to prepare the night before (overnight) and serve cold the next day.
- Vegan version with plant milk and coconut yogurt.
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