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==Breton buckwheat pancakes - about this recipe== | ==Breton buckwheat pancakes - about this recipe== | ||
These [[Pancakes|pancakes]] (crêpe or [[Crepe|crepe]]) should be lacy and paper thin, they serve as a base for may filling, sweet or savoury. because of the [[Buckwheat flour|buckwheat flour]] they have a slightly nutty flavour. | These [[Pancakes|pancakes]] (crêpe or [[Crepe|crepe]]) should be lacy and paper thin, they serve as a base for may filling, sweet or savoury. because of the [[Buckwheat flour|buckwheat flour]] they have a slightly nutty flavour. | ||
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Makes 12 large [[Pancakes|pancakes]] | Makes 12 large [[Pancakes|pancakes]] | ||
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* 250 g (9oz) [[Buckwheat flour|buckwheat flour]] | * 250 g (9oz) [[Buckwheat flour|buckwheat flour]] | ||
* 60 g (2.5 oz) [[Plain flour|plain flour]] | * 60 g (2.5 oz) [[Plain flour|plain flour]] | ||
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* [[Vegetable oil]] for [[Frying|frying]] | * [[Vegetable oil]] for [[Frying|frying]] | ||
===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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# Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and knock a well in the middle | # Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and knock a well in the middle | ||
# Break the [[Eggs|eggs]] into the well | # Break the [[Eggs|eggs]] into the well | ||
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===Chef's notes=== | ===Chef's notes=== | ||
They can be made ahead of time and re-heated by [[Steaming|steaming]] or microwaving. In this case, seperate each [[Pancake|pancake]] with greasproof paper to prevent them sticking together. | They can be made ahead of time and re-heated by [[Steaming|steaming]] or microwaving. In this case, seperate each [[Pancake|pancake]] with greasproof paper to prevent them sticking together. | ||
| + | ===See also:=== | ||
| + | * [[Traditional English pancakes]] | ||
| + | * [[Crêpe recipe]] | ||
| + | * [[Potato pancakes]] | ||
| + | * [[Crispy duck pancake recipe]] | ||
| + | * [[Crispy potato pancakes]] | ||
[[Category:Recipes]] | [[Category:Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:French recipes]] | [[Category:French recipes]] | ||
Revision as of 18:42, 25 March 2012
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Breton buckwheat pancakes - about this recipe
These pancakes (crêpe or crepe) should be lacy and paper thin, they serve as a base for may filling, sweet or savoury. because of the buckwheat flour they have a slightly nutty flavour.
Servings
Makes 12 large pancakes
Ingredients
- 250 g (9oz) buckwheat flour
- 60 g (2.5 oz) plain flour
- Pinch of table salt
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 900 ml (1.5 pints) water / milk mixed 50/50
- Vegetable oil for frying
Method
- Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and knock a well in the middle
- Break the eggs into the well
- While beating with a wooden spoon, gradually add the liquid and mix until you have a light batter
- Leave to stand in a cool place for 2 hours if you have the time
- Heat a heavy based frying over a moderate heat and apply a very small film of oil; either by wiping with a lightly oiled paper towel or by using an oil spray
- Add a small ladle of batter and swirl the pan around to distribute the batter evenly
- Once the underside has been lightly browned (about 2 minutes), flip with a spatula and cook for a further 2 minutes
- Rinse and repeat, keeping the cooked pancakes warm in the oven
Serving suggestions
Sweet fillings
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and lemon juice
- Stawberries and cream
- Nutella chocolate spread
- Maple syrup
- Golden syrup
- Black treacle
- Jam
Savoury finnings
- Grated cheese
- Chopped ham and scrambled eggs
- Chopped boiled eggs
- Cooked spinach
- Bacon and mushrooms
Chef's notes
They can be made ahead of time and re-heated by steaming or microwaving. In this case, seperate each pancake with greasproof paper to prevent them sticking together.
