Regular Crêpes (2024)

FAQs

How do you describe crepes? ›

Crêpes are an ultra-thin pancake common in France that can be made sweet or savory, typically rolled or folded with a variety of fillings from jam or Nutella to ham and cheese to seafood.

Some of the most popular crepes are those that include some type of fresh fruit or jam. Blueberries, strawberries, and cherries are often paired with chocolate spreads, cream cheese, and whipped cream. For a savory dish, crepes egg benedict is a delicious option.

Crêpes can be healthy

Since the recipe is made using several eggs, the batter is full of 14 essential nutrients including hunger-curbing protein. By switching some toppings around, crêpes can make for a healthy meal at any time of the day.

Crêpes originated in France around Brittany all the way back in the 13th century. Crepes originally used buckwheat flour, a relatively new ingredient in Europe at the time. According to the stories, peasants made the first crepe by accidentally dropping porridge on a flat cooktop.

Although the overall nutrition varies according to the ingredients, savoury crepes, are considered to be a healthy choice. They have fewer calories, fats, carbohydrates and more proteins as compared to other foods such as pancakes and waffles.

Etymology. The French term "crêpe" derives from crispa, the feminine version of the Latin word crispus, which means "curled, wrinkled, having curly hair."

crepier (person who makes crêpes, proprietor of a crêperie)

Let the batter rest.

If you can make the batter the night before, or 8 hours before you plan to make crêpes, they will be better than straight away. This resting period allows the gluten in the flour to develop and bond to the milk and eggs, and this yields a more complex flavor.

Crepes are rich in carbohydrates as each 10-inch crepe contains 13 g of this nutrient. While your body needs fat for optimal health, not all types of fat are beneficial. Too much intake of saturated fat can raise your cholesterol levels, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease.

There are a few reasons your crepe might be falling apart or tearing when you roll or fold it. It could be that you added too much liquid, or too much of the wrong kind of liquid (skim milk, dairy free milk instead of whole milk).

When preparing crepe batter, which ingredient will increase the overall richness the most? ›

Because the ingredients are so simple, a good quality egg will add a lot of flavor to the batter. Whole milk — whole milk adds richness, but you are welcome to swap in any other dairy or plant-based milk you prefer. Unsalted butter & salt — if you only have salted butter on hand, omit the added salt.

Resting the batter allows the flour to fully absorb the liquid and gives the gluten a chance to relax. While it's not the end of the world if you skip this step, it is the secret to the most delicate, melt-in-your-mouth crepes. Let the batter stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to two days.