French Pancakes – des crêpes They originate from Brittany and are a popular snack in France. They are often sold from stalls in the street. They can be eaten with savoury or sweet fillings.
France
Brittany
In the kitchen of a pancake house – une crêperie
The ingredients for une crêpe 150g plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 300 ml (1/2 pint) milk 1 tablespoon oil oil, for cooking
The mixture in the frying pan
Tossing the pancake
The pancakes are ready
This pancake has a topping of strawberry jam and cream
The pancake is then rolled up
Des crêpes Suzette – pancakes with orange peel and Grand Marnier liqueur that is set alight.
Bon appétit!