Sweet or Savoury, Crêpes Are Sensational!
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Quick and easy to make, crêpes are incredibly versatile. Sweet or savoury, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and as first course, main course or dessert, crêpes are a hit with young and old alike.
Basic Crêpes
There are only four ingredients: all-purpose flour, salt, egg and milk (see basic recipe). But the variations on this theme are endless. Whole-wheat or buckwheat flour can be substituted for part or all of the all-purpose flour. Half the milk can be replaced with water for lighter crêpes. The batter can be flavoured with a little vanilla extract, cocoa, liqueur (brandy, rum), citrus zest, ground cinnamon, etc.
Recipe Ideas
Easy to make, crêpes can be rolled up around countless succulent fillings. The following are just a few of the irresistibly tasty combinations possible:
- Spinach, ricotta cheese and fresh grated Parmesan.
- Smoked salmon, sour cream and fresh chives.
- Shrimp, béchamel sauce, dill and Parmesan.
- Pan-fried sliced apples, cinnamon and vanilla ice cream.
- Fresh peaches and raspberries, fresh cream and maple syrup.
- Banana, chocolate coulis and slivered almonds.