Belgian Crepes Recipes

CREPES

Steps:

• In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.
• Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board. Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. After they have cooled you can stack them and store in sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crepes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.

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!

SIMPLE HOMEMADE CREPES

Steps:

• Melt butter and allow to cool completely (this is to insure that the warm butter doesn't begin to cook the eggs).
• Crack eggs into medium bowl and whisk until nice and thick.
• Add milk slowly.
• Then slowly whisk butter into egg/milk mixture.
• Sift Flour, Sugar and salt into a medium bowl.
• Slowly add flour mixture to egg mixture and mix until smooth.
• Spray an 8-10 inch frying pan (whatever you have on hand!).
• Heat on medium heat (be sure not to OVER heat pan, otherwise the batter will cook to quickly-- not allowing you to cover the pan), and add around 1/4c of batter to pan and quickly turn pan side to side-- to side, allowing batter to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Batter should make a thin layer on the bottom of the pan.
• Cook until top is no longer wet, and when the underside begins to brown.
• Do not attempt to turn; there is no need to.
• Remove from pan and spread your favorite jam or jelly on them.
• You can also make various desserts with these.
• The possibilities are endless!
• ENJOY!