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Crêpes 1,2,3: A Basic Recipe
The crêpe, the light, paper-thin French pancake, is lauded for its subtle flavor and versatility. This easily prepared recipe for sweet crêpes is a terrific addition to any chef's cooking repertoire. Filled with preserves, fresh fruit, or sweet spreads, dessert crêpes are a popular finish to any meal, elegant in their simplicity. Use crêpes as a springboard for your culinary creativity; experiment with fillings, flavor combinations, and presentations.
 
Base SKU: 1432
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes per crêpe
Yield: 10 Crêpes
Source: EthnicGrocer

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3/4 cup(s) All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) Salt
2 Eggs, beaten
2/3 cup(s) Milk
1/2 cup(s) Water
1/2 teaspoon(s) Vanilla or grated lemon zest
Four fruits preserves
Black cherry fruit spread


Instructions:
1. Sift flour, then resift with salt. Make a well in dry ingredients.
2. Blend eggs with milk, water, and vanilla or lemon zest.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients; combine with a few strokes. Do not overbeat. Cover and let rest, refrigerated, for up to 6 hours.
4. Grease a 5-inch sloping nonstick pan with a few drops of oil or clarified butter. Add a small amount of batter, about 2 tablespoons. Tilt pan so batter covers bottom completely. Cook over medium heat until light brown on the bottom. Flip crêpe and cook on other side until light brown. Transfer crêpe to a plate. Finish with remaining batter.
5. Fill crêpes with fresh fruit, preserves, lemon curd, or nutella spread.
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