KitchenCraft KCCPSPREAD Crepe Spreader, Beechwood, 24 cm , Beige

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Milk: preferably full cream / whole milk for the best flavours. You can use a plant based milk to make this recipe dairy-free. Creperie Gourlan: located in a small town called Plonevez-Porzay. (Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.) Crepe Pan usually come with special utensils to help you cook them such as a crepe spreader and flat spatula to flip them. I Love Writing Weird, Wonderful, Interesting, Forgotten, And Fascinating Articles For Intellectually Curious People Amazed By France, French Culture, And World Travel.

This set includes 3 different sized crepe spreaders (3.5 inches, 5 inches, and 7 inches) plus a handy 12-inch spatula for all your crepe flipping needs. There are a few options on this list that include 2 or 3 different sized crepe spreaders for not much of a price difference than just buying one spreader. There are two main types of crepe spreaders: wood (typically beech wood) and stainless steel. Deciding on which you want can help narrow down your choices. I will separate them into wooden and stainless options below.

Why Are My Crepes Crispy?

Not only does this crepe pan perform on a stovetop, but it can also go into the oven up to 500 degrees. It even comes with a lifetime warranty, so while it's durable, you can rest easy knowing you're covered. Only use wooden and plastic utensils with this pan, and wash it by hand exclusively. One last thing: Those with induction cooktops, this is not the choice for you, as it is not induction-ready.

Because French crepes are so thin, they cook for about 30-45 seconds on each side. Also, they are delicate. So once the first side is done, gently give the pan a shake to release the pancake, and carefully flip it. In English, it’s perfectly fine to say crepe with the long “a” sound like in the word “APE”; however, in French, “ crêpe”is pronounced “K-R-E-P” (rhymes with YEP). I’ve chosen this model to go on top because it also comes with a great wooden crepe spatula and 3 different crepe spreader sizes so you’re sure to find one that fits your pan. Galette is a French cuisine term that confuses some people who don’t speak French because it can be used in cooking directions to describe a flat round shape and to describe any flat round pastry or cake. La crêpe du chat: Literally “the cat’s crepe.” It’s either a failed crepe or the last crepe made with the last of the crepe batter, which usually comes out small and irregular shaped, not round. So ugly, it’s only good for the cat.A great thing about this basic recipe is that you can serve it exactly how you want - and change it up every time! I personally prefer my crepes served warm, but they could also be served cold. You can make crepes in a special crepe pan or if you buy the right sized crepe spreader, then you can use whatever frying pan you already have. 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. Some say the city of St.-Malo, also in Brittany, is the crepe capital of the world. They seem to have more crêperies per capita than any other city in France. Le Ménagier de Paris, “The Parisian Household” Book, is an anonymous French medieval guidebook from 1393, written in the voice of an elderly Parisian to his fifteen-year-old bride on how a woman should behave. It’s what you might call a medieval woman’s magazine, which contained fashion, gardening and housekeeping tips, poems, prayers, moral instruction, and various recipes.

Finally if you’re looking for just a single, simple crepe spreader made from stainless steel, then this one from Echaprey is the perfect choice. 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. Was John Denver singing about the delicious cakes he made on this griddle when he sang “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”? We can’t say for sure, but we think the Lodge 10.5-Inch Cast-Iron Griddle will put some pep in your step with its durable quality, even heat distribution, and ability to withstand high temperatures.

Serve with Nutella, sugar, lemon, strawberry confiture or whatever else you want, then fold into a delicious treat. If you have the right tools, making crepes is so easy. You wouldn't think about making waffles without a waffle maker, right?

Butter: unsalted butter, melted. For extra flavour, you can also make a brown butter by melting the butter in a small saucepan and cooking it until the fat solid split from the milk and caramelise. Le Creuset is pretty much synonymous with the term “heirloom piece”, so although the Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Crêpe Pan is the priciest crêpe maker on our list, this beauty is sure to last you a few generations—as confirmed by their lifetime guarantee—and look great while doing it. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes. (Some people like to put the batter in the fridge, but I let it sit at room temperature.

Can You Make Crepes Ahead of Time?

Five ingredients and that's it! Like I've said, this breakfast crepe recipe is so easy to make. And if I were to take a guess, I'd think that you already have all these ingredients in your kitchen. How to make these easy crepes? If you’ve ever used wooden utensils, then you know that they can start to flake a little as they age. Some higher-quality sets of wooden crepe spreaders have this issue covered.