Thin pancakes, also known as crêpes, are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Originating in France, these paper-thin pancakes are made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and butter. The batter is spread thinly in a hot pan and cooked for a few minutes on each side until golden brown. Thin pancakes can be served with a variety of toppings, both sweet and savory. Popular fillings include Nutella, whipped cream, fresh fruit, cheese, ham, and vegetables. They can also be rolled up and filled with savory ingredients, such as chicken, beef, or fish. With endless possibilities for fillings and toppings, thin pancakes are a perfect meal for any occasion.
This article provides three different recipes for thin pancakes:
1. **Classic Thin Pancakes**: This recipe is a basic guide to making traditional French crêpes. It includes step-by-step instructions for mixing the batter, cooking the pancakes, and serving them with your favorite toppings.
2. **Savory Thin Pancakes**: This recipe adds a savory twist to the classic thin pancake. It incorporates herbs and spices into the batter and suggests fillings such as ham, cheese, and vegetables.
3. **Sweet Thin Pancakes**: This recipe focuses on creating thin pancakes that are perfect for sweet fillings. It includes tips for achieving a light and fluffy texture and suggests toppings such as Nutella, whipped cream, and fresh fruit.
THIN PANCAKES
A great recipe for those who do not like sponges posing as pancakes. These pancakes come out a little thicker than crepes would be.
Provided by Darryn Glass
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 14-16 Pancakes, 14-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter and add the eggs and milk.
- Mix well.
- Add baking powder, flour (and salt). Mix well.
- Pour enough out to make a pancake about 3" across onto a hot, oiled griddle, but the amount you pour out really depends on how big you want the pancakes to be.
THIN AND LACY PANCAKES
There are no leavening ingredients in these pancakes, so they stay super thin and flat, like a crepe.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield about 12 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla in a large bowl until combined. Add the flour, sugar and salt; whisk until the batter is smooth, with no lumps.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; lightly brush with butter. Add 1/4 cup batter; swirl the skillet to coat the bottom with a thin layer of the batter. Cook until set on top and lightly browned around the edge, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gently lift and flip the pancake with a rubber spatula; cook until just browned on the other side, about 15 more seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter (do not brush the skillet with more butter). Fold into quarters and serve with butter and syrup or jam.
NORWEGIAN THIN PANCAKES
Make and share this Norwegian Thin Pancakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 8 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat together the eggs and sugar.
- Add the milk and salt, and then the flour, mixing until smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
- Butter a very hot skillet lightly.
- Laddle 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet, and tilt it around so the batter spreads out to make a 7 inch diameter pancake.
- The batter will firm up quickly.
- When the first side is brown, turn and brown the other side.
THIN EGG PANCAKES
"When I was young, my grandmother made these crepe-like pancakes and spread them with fresh honey," recalls Helen Wiese from Michigan City, Indiana. "Now when my grandkids come to visit, they request 'Grandma's special pancakes'...and I'm happy to oblige."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add milk. Stir in flour and sugar just until blended. Add butter, salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into a hot greased 8-in. skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat; stack pancakes with waxed paper or paper towel in between.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 305mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Use the right pan. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet or non-stick pan is ideal for making thin pancakes.
- Get the batter consistency right. The batter should be thin enough to pour easily, but not so thin that it's watery. A good rule of thumb is to aim for a consistency that's similar to heavy cream.
- Heat the pan properly. Before you add the batter, make sure the pan is hot enough. A good way to test this is to sprinkle a few drops of water into the pan. If the water sizzles and evaporates immediately, the pan is hot enough.
- Pour the batter in a thin, even layer. Use a ladle or measuring cup to pour the batter into the pan, and swirl the pan to evenly distribute the batter.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Flip the pancakes when bubbles start to form around the edges. Use a spatula to carefully flip the pancakes. Don't worry if they're not perfectly round.
- Cook the pancakes until they're golden brown on both sides. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve the pancakes immediately. Thin pancakes are best served hot off the griddle with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to make delicious thin pancakes that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Grab a bowl and a whisk, and get started!
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