Basic Crepes And Pancakes

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 125 g plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 250 ml milk, mixed with
• 50 ml water
• butter, to grease the pan

Recipe

• 1 sift flour and salt in a bowl.
• 2 create a hollow in the center.
• 3 add eggs.
• 4 gently beat the mixture, gradually gathering the flour from the sides of the bowl.
• 5 gradually add the milk and water combo.
• 6 mix well until a smooth batter is formed.
• 7 cover.
• 8 refrigerate overnight (if you have time on hand) or keep aside for 40 minutes.
• 9 beat the batter thoroughly before making the crepes.
• 10 now to make the crepes.
• 11 heat a little butter in a non-stick pan on low flame.
• 12 as soon as it foams, tilt the pan and swirl the butter to cover the pan evenly.
• 13 pour a ladleful of the batter in the center of the pan.
• 14 tilt the pan and swirl the batter till it reaches the edges of the pan.
• 15 cook for a minute or until golden brown on the underside.
• 16 turn the crepe over to the other side.
• 17 cook for another minute.
• 18 remove the cooked crepe onto a plate.
• 19 to serve, spread a thin layer of the desired filling (recipes for filling are posted separately) and fold over.
• 20 plain crepes can be enjoyed with maple syrup drizzled over'em!
• 21 alternatively, serve plain crepes with low-fat cheese and fruit or sliced fruit and yoghurt.
• 22 enjoy!