For those of y’all that saw the recent video that I did at Creperie de Josselin in Paris, after a bit of a delay (while packing all of my boots for Texas, I forgot the hard drive, which shows you where my priorities are), I’m finally posting the how-to for making crepes at home.
Like a cross between a tortilla and pancake, it’s a gussied up way to stuff, fold over (or roll up) and eat on the fly. Or in the pick ‘em up truck. Whatever. You get the idea. Remember, crepes are street food in Paris, so don’t let the Frenchiness intimidate you.
Enjoy the show.
Sugary Crepes
Adapted from a recipe in Bon Appetit (1988)
INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
¾ cup flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
5 tablespoons butter, melted
sunflower oil
WHAT YOU DO
1. In a large bowl, sift flour and salt together.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Now add the milk. Mix it up.
4. Finally, add the melted butter. Stir it a bit, and you’re ready to make crepes.
5. Just pour a bit onto a preheated (hot) skillet lightly greased with sunflower oil, and if you have a T-shaped stick, use this to spread around the batter. The crepe should be thin, not thick like an American pancake. If it’s too thick, simply add a bit more milk to thin out the batter, or a bit of water.
Cowgirl Tip: Don’t worry if you don’t have one of those fancy schmancy Frenchy T-sticks. Just use your spatula to spread the batter around.
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Wondered what that little wooden t-shaped thing was in my electric crepe skillet box was! Guess I should have read the instructions.lol
Thanks for the recipe, they look great!
Bonjour, ya’ll! I just came across your site and LOVE it! I’m a Ft. Worth girl, living in Minnesota now (God help us), but pining for Paris. I know what you mean about being homesick….no Tex Mex! How I miss the chips at Mexican Inn in Fort Worth and Bedford.
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You’re living my dream! I make it over yonder to France several times a year, but it’s not enough. I was born with cornbread and tortillas, but I have croissant dreams!
Adios, and a bientot!
Just read your article in the Star Telegram, and went immediately to your web page. I love all thing Parisean, although I have never been there. I know how you fell about Tex-Mex food. I’m from Florida. and although I love seafood, I have to have my Tex-Mex.
Everytime we go to Mexico, and can’t wait to get home to my favorite food.
It would be neat if a bunch of us Texas gals, could get together, and all go to Paris to your cooking school, and a littel sightseeing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone interested?
I need to edit my previous blog. Gosh, too much Chardonnay!!!!!!