KitchenCraft KCCPSPREAD Crepe Spreader, Beechwood, 24 cm , Beige

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Cook over medium heat until the crêpe comes away from the rim, about one minute or until the crêpe is golden brown.

Ok, I know you might think that you can just swirl this batter around the pan. While you can do that, a crepe spreader will help you achieve perfect crepes.

Can You Make Crepes Ahead of Time?

My suggestion is to get a set that includes one of these special crepe spatulas since it can make cooking and flipping so much easier. It also doesn’t change the price much, so it seems like a win-win situation. Faire la crêpe au soleil:“To do the crepe in the sun.” This cute expression means to lie in the sun and tan. Ok, you don’t NEED a crepe pan, but having the right equipment and tools makes the process of making perfectly symmetrical, thin crepes with crispy edges much more easily. Here are a few of the tools that most French homes use to create crepes. I made all these easy crepes below with the help of a crepe spreader .That’s the only way I ever get the best crepes.

The first step in making crepes is to prepare the batter. Crepe batter contains similar ingredients to other baked goods, including flour, eggs, milk, butter, and salt, but they do not require a leavening agent since they don't need to rise. Batter for sweet crepes may also have sugar and vanilla or almond extract.Fresh Fruits like berries, bananas or peaches with Whipped Cream, Chantilly Cream or even Whipped Ricotta. Crepes are part of a full breakfast or brunch and should be served alongside more of your favorites. I always start with this oven baked bacon. My kids always want to see my best French toast on the buffet alongside some fluffy Belgian waffles. I almost always add a pan of these cinnamon rolls with cream cheese glazeas well on the sweet end of the buffet. With a little practice and patience, using a crepe pan and spreader can become second nature, allowing you to create delicious and impressive meals in no time! Using The Crepe Spreader

Fun Fact: Many countries and cultures eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent, also called “Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday.’” Galette Mexicaine or Galettes tortilla = Tortillas. This really confused me because, in Quebec, they are called Tortilla in French and not galette. In addition to crepes and galettes, many sit down crêperies offer a diverse selection of food such as baked goods, baguettes, salads, beverages and more. The oldest crepes recipe is from the 14the century: But I have really found that using a proper Crepe Pan is a real ( crepe) game changer. Not only using the spreader is much much easier than trying to find the right hand movement ( I know it doesn't look like it, but it REALLY is!), you also get a much thiner crepe that will cook much faster than on a regular pan. Tips & Troubleshooting Crepe Batter ConsistencyA typical French crepe recipe usually contains five basic ingredients: flour, milk, eggs, butter and sometimes salt. If you’re making dessert crepes, it’s not uncommon to add sugar or orange zest or vanilla extract. It’s a matter of taste. Just use the base recipe and add what you want. Crepe making secrets When the weather permits, it’s not uncommon to find little street stalls selling crepes for a few euros throughout some cities and towns in France. “Une Crêperie” is an establishment that mainly serves crepes: If you have decided on a wooden crepe spreader, then you want to make sure that it is made from cookware-grade wood. This means that it won’t damage your pots or pans, so you can feel confident in the quality. According to journalise Leslie Gagois in his 2015 book titled “ The 100 favorite dishes of the French”( Les 100 plats préférés des Français), crepes are Frances second favourite dessert right after “le fondant au chocolat” ( chocolate fondant cake). Recipe for “15 MINUTE CHOCOLATE FONDANT” and photo are from Sorted Food. You need a crepe pan or crepe griddle.