If for those rainy afternoons you crave a homemade dessert, but you don’t know what to prepare, you can opt for delicious crepes. This dessert is one of the simplest options to enjoy something sweet at home, since the batter is prepared in just a few minutes and you can cook it directly in a pan, without needing to use the oven or have special equipment.
The best part is that you can make crepes in no time and customize them according to what you have at home. You can accompany them with fruit, chocolate, cajeta, jam, honey or even a little sugar and cinnamon. That is why they are a practical alternative when you crave something sweet, but you don’t want to spend the whole afternoon preparing a pound cake, some cookies or a cake.
With these tips that we’re going to share with you, you will manage to make a crepe much softer, lighter and more flexible, in addition you can control the thickness and the flavor. To get them on point, you only need to follow these three Gastrolab cooking tips.
1. Let the batter rest before cooking the crepes
One of the first tips to get good crepes is not to pour the batter directly from the blender jar into the pan. After preparing the batter, the ideal is to let it rest for a few minutes so the flour can hydrate properly and the mixture has a more uniform texture.
The batter should be quite runny, much lighter than pancake batter. If you find it too thick, you can add a little more milk until you achieve the proper consistency. Once it’s ready, you can let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes before you start cooking.
2. Use a nonstick pan and the correct amount of batter
No necesitas una crepera profesional para preparar este postre en casa. A nonstick pan works perfectly, but it’s important to heat it over medium heat before adding the batter. You can place a small amount of butter or oil to prevent the first crepe from sticking, though you should try not to overdo it so the batter doesn’t become greasy.
To make the crepes thin, place a small portion of batter in the center of the pan and move it quickly in circles to distribute it over the surface. The amount will depend on the size of the pan, but remember it should be a thin layer of batter and not some kind of pancake.
3. Do not cook them for too long
Another important point is knowing when to flip the crepe. Once the batter begins to look cooked, the edges lift slightly from the pan and the bottom has a golden tone, you can flip it with the help of a spatula.
It is not necessary to keep it on the heat for several minutes on each side, since crepes are very thin and cook quickly. If you leave them on the fire for too long they can lose their soft texture and become dry or brittle, which will make folding or filling them more difficult.
