Wholewheatcrepes Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT CREPES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the milk and egg until will mixed, but stopping short of creating foam.
• Add flour, sugar (if desired) and any spices you want to try and pulse until just mixed. The batter should be very thin. Add more milk as necessary.
• Heat a lightly-greased medium skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water dropped in the pan dances on the surface.
• Place 3 Tablespoons of batter in the middle of the pan. Immediately swirl the pan gently to distribute the batter in a very thin layer.
• Cook the crepe until the surface appears dry -- about 1 minute.
• Stack completed crepes on a plate with wax paper between each crepe to prevent sticking.
• Fill crepes with you favorite filling. Roll and enjoy!

WHOLESOME BUCKWHEAT CREPES

Steps:

• Combine buckwheat groats with about 1 1/3 cup water in a bowl; allow to soak, draining and rinsing once or twice during soaking, 4 hours to overnight.
• Rinse and drain groats one final time. Transfer drained groats to a blender with egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and 1/2 cup water; blend into a smooth batter. Blend more water into the mixture as needed to reach a smooth, spreadable texture.
• Lightly grease a skillet and place over medium heat.
• Pour about 1/3 cup batter into the skillet; lift and tilt the skillet to swirl the batter evenly over the skillet; return to heat.
• Cook for about 2 minutes. Gently flip the crepe and cook the other side until the crepe is firm in the middle, about 2 minutes more; flip again and cook about 12 seconds. Plate and serve immediately.

BASIC 100% WHOLE WHEAT PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Mix 3/4 cup flour, gluten, and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Mix 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water into the flour mixture using your hands until dough easily forms a ball; add more water if needed.
• Flatten dough into a pancake-like shape on a floured surface; sprinkle top of dough liberally with about 1 tablespoon flour. Roll dough, using a rolling pin, into a thin pie crust about 1-inch larger than your pie pan. Roll the crust onto the rolling pin and transfer to the pie pan.

BASIC WHOLE WHEAT FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• Note: If you want to make regular crepes, not using whole wheat flour, use 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbs cold water, and substitute 3/4 cup white flour.
• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until well combined-about 20 seconds.
• Sift the flour into a medium size bowl or a 2 quart measuring cup, then add the liquid mixture, beating until well combined-about 1 minute.
• Or blend the eggs, milk, butter, and salt in an electric blender or food processor for 15 seconds; sprinkle in the flour and blend until smooth-about 30 seconds.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let stand for at least 1 hour refrigerated or at room temperature. (The flour will swell to make a softer batter.) Will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 hours.
• Brush butter on the bottom of a crepe pan or heavy 7-inch skillet.
• Set over moderate heat for about 30 seconds or until a drop of batter sizzles.
• Stir the batter well, pour 2 tablespoonfuls into the skillet, and quickly tip it back and forth so that the batter evenly coats the bottom.
• Cook until the crepe edges are golden brown-about 1 minute.
• Slide a spatula under the crepe, flip it over, and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Transfer to a warm plate.
• Repeat with the remaining batter, rebuttering the skillet when necessary.
• *At this point the crepes can be cooled to room temperature, separated by sheets of wax paper, and stored.
• Refrigerate, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 24 hours.
• Freeze, wrapped with aluminum foil and labeled, for up to 1 month at 0°F.
• Serve with your own favorite crepe filling or try Walnut Crepes with Mocha Sauce or Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Sauce and Pecans.
• Enjoy!

WHOLE WHEAT CREPES

Steps:

• 1. Mix whole wheat pastry flour, water, eggs, and salt with a wire whisk until completely blended. It should look like very thin pancake batter. Let rest for 10 minutes. 2. Heat a non-stick skillet with a bit of canola oil over low heat. (I very rarely use non-stick pans anymore, but this is one job that it is almost essential for - unless you have a very well seasoned cast iron pan. Make sure the non-stick coating is not flaking or scratched and use only over very low heat.) Use a pastry brush to make sure the oil is spread all over the pan. 3. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and tilt the pan so it spreads out completely (about a 4-6 inch circle). Let cook 1-2 minutes (or a little more depending on how hot your "low" heat is) until the surface of the crepe looks dry. Loosen with a knife or thin offset spatula and gently flip. The crepes should not get browned at all. Cook one minute more and remove to a plate. 4. Repeat with remaining batter until all crepes are cooked (this makes about 12-14 crepes). Stack crepes on the plate as they finish and cover with plastic wrap until ready to use. You can make these ahead of time and wrap tightly and store in the fridge.

BUCKWHEAT CREPES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flours and salt. Add eggs and mix well. Gradually add milk and 1 1/4 cups water, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Add butter and whisk until smooth. (Alternatively, these ingredients may be combined in a blender and processed for 1 minute.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir well before using.
• Place a baking sheet in oven and heat to 175 degrees. Dampen a dish towel with warm water and set aside. Using a brush or paper towel, lightly oil a 6- to 8-inch lightweight skillet or crepe pan. Place over medium heat. When pan is warm, lift from heat and wait 3 seconds, then pour in 1/4 cup crepe batter while tilting pan so batter coats bottom evenly. Return to heat. Cook until lightly browned underneath, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook other side about 1 minute. (First crepes may tear and need to be discarded.) Place finished crepes on baking sheet in oven and cover with damp towel.
• To fill crepes, remove from oven. Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees. Place one crepe on a plate (replace towel on others), and spread about 3 tablespoons filling across one end. Roll end just enough to enclose mixture. Fold in two sides of crepe, then continue to roll. Place filled crepes in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Pour a portion of filling's sauce over top and place in oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until warmed through. Serve immediately.